Daniel Akaka actually said...

"Without question, you have my support. But I thank you so much for what you have done already."

"America's veterans deserve a truthful advocate who will break through the red tape and make veterans, not the bottom line, the priority of VA management."

"Every organization needs an unquestioned leader and I am anxious to have you assume that role at VA as soon as feasible."

"His honest assessment that more troops would be needed cost him his job, but it is the surest measure of his fitness to serve as a cabinet member."