Daniel Akaka actually said...

"Placing one of our Nation's largest employers into receivership by stripping postal management of its authority will not address the fundamental problems."

"I am very proud to join you in welcoming a distinguished constituent and a long-time friend of mine."

"It is providing opportunities for U.S. businesses to contribute to our Nation's international economic competitiveness at a time when the Nation is struggling to recover from the recession."

"It helps to create and maintain U.S. jobs by filling gaps in private export financing at no cost to American taxpayers."