Daniel Akaka actually said...

"It should not be 'free;' it is without-charge counseling for veterans who have undergone such trauma."

"The United States should forge lasting, international partnerships to bring security and prosperity to both Pakistan and Afghanistan."

"To disrupt, dismantle, and defeat al Qaeda in Pakistan and Afghanistan, and to prevent their return to either country in the future."

"I agree that metrics are important and that we need to focus on measuring effectiveness and not just effort."