Daniel Akaka actually said...

"I think sequestration itself would have a negative impact."

"A government-to-government relationship would make things much more effective and would allow us to manage our resources in a way that better meets the needs of our people."

"Overall, these policies of assimilation failed to meet the Federal trust responsibility to Native peoples."

"I would like to reiterate this Administration's commitment to the government-to-government relationship with tribes."