Daniel Akaka actually said...

"I am confident that, if confirmed, these nominees will join the others who have appeared before us in making valuable contributions to the District."

"the administration is currently working with the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Permanent Five Members Plus Germany (P-5+1) to establish sanctions against Iran."

"Japanese Americans serving in the U.S. military were critically important in reconstructing Japan in the aftermath of World War II."

"The State Department's Afghanistan and Pakistan Regional Stabilization Strategy calls for creating a cadre of civilian experts on Afghanistan and Pakistan."