Daniel Akaka actually said...

"I realize that with the resources we have, we have to work--working harder is not going to get it."

"Congress has made many attempts to reinforce veterans preference laws and to provide many veteran hiring authorities."

"President Obama recently signed an executive order to establish a Council on Veterans' Employment."

"I really appreciate the opportunity to appear here today and discuss matters related to the employment and training issues barriers facing our returning veteran servicemembers."