Daniel Akaka: “Thank you very much, Senator Burris. I will have a third round here...”

I want to say aloha and thank you so much for being here today for the Committee's oversight hearing on Reclaiming Our Image and Identity for the Next Seven Generations.

When Americans make wise economic decisions and are protected from bad actors, our economy and Nation are stronger for it.

That is why I have worked hard during my time in Congress to educate, protect, and empower consumers.

Financial literacy and consumer protection issues are very close to my heart.