Daniel Akaka actually said...

"if you look at the Navy in its entirety, it's a representative mix of America's society. But if you look at the leadership, it tends to be very white male."

"I agree with Admiral Roughead, and appreciate his leadership in pursuing diversity throughout the Navy."

"If I am confirmed, what I would like to do is to make sure that the Congress and DOD see the relationship as not adversarial, but as working together toward a common goal."

"If confirmed, each of you will face, without question, enormous challenges in DOD."