Daniel Akaka actually said...

"Protecting agriculture is critically important to the well-being of Americans."

"I am very proud to join you in welcoming a distinguished constituent and a long-time friend of mine."

"It is providing opportunities for U.S. businesses to contribute to our Nation's international economic competitiveness at a time when the Nation is struggling to recover from the recession."

"It helps to create and maintain U.S. jobs by filling gaps in private export financing at no cost to American taxpayers."