Daniel Akaka actually said...

"Within the next 5 years, the Federal Government is expected to face one of the largest retirement waves in the Nation's history."

"I want to thank the Administration for phasing that program out."

"For internship programs to succeed, they must not only meet agency needs, but also provide career development and training for participants that prepare them for a career in Federal service."

"just like the way they surf in Hawaii, we want to take advantage and even use it wisely as an opportunity to get a good ride."