Daniel Akaka actually said...

"this legislation is needed to assist the government in recruiting new employees to the Federal workforce."

"It is fitting that these two committees would join forces to look into this program and the long-term care insurance market."

"I hope the witnesses will address these rate standards and how to make sure that future increases will not occur."

"I hope that today's hearing will help determine how to keep the program affordable and stable for our federal employee participants."