Daniel Akaka actually said...

"Tribes have difficult and unique challenges in developing their economies."

"Senator Akaka, you and Representative Cole got it right when you said in this oped piece here that the Carcieri fix is a no-cost way to build Tribal economies."

"the statistics for broadband penetration are even more troubling--less than 10 percent of residents on Tribal lands have access to the lifeblood of our 21st century economy."

"Thank you and your staff for all that you do to support the mental needs of veterans."