Daniel Akaka: “I remain concerned about how effectively we are reaching veterans in rural areas.”

I want to say aloha and thank you so much for being here today for the Committee's oversight hearing on Reclaiming Our Image and Identity for the Next Seven Generations.

I fought to include a report on remittance transfers in the Dodd-Frank provisions.

I am proud of the work we have accomplished on this Committee through both legislation, such as the Dodd-Frank and the Credit CARD Acts.

When Americans make wise economic decisions and are protected from bad actors, our economy and Nation are stronger for it.