Daniel Akaka actually said...

"We as the securities regulators were greatly dismayed when we saw the opportunity to police that particular product leave our radar screens."

"Thank you, Director Thompson."

"I would like to ask you another question, Assistant Secretary Barr. The level of home ownership in Hawaii is one of the lowest in the Nation."

"I think that kind of disclosure, not the dumping of more information but improving consumer understanding, is an absolutely critical path forward."