Daniel Akaka actually said...

"For the first time in history, we have an agency with a singular consolidated mission, to provide a voice for the consumers of our country."

"In my view, having a single director responsible for the Bureau's results promotes accountability, efficiency, and effectiveness."

"A recent Washington Post editorial argued that the reluctance of area jurisdictions to cede power in decisionmaking to a central authority has hampered the NCR during a crisis and could exact a terrib..."

"if you look at the NCR itself, the NCR is not an operational entity. It is a coordination entity."