Daniel Akaka actually said...

I have found her to be professional and knowledgeable, and I think she will be extremely valuable to the Department in this role.

I also want to recognize Senator Landrieu for her strong leadership on foster care and adoption issues.

I commend you for starting promising programs and strategies, such as the Permanency Opportunities Project.

This past Adoption Day, we had for the first time an increase in older youth being adopted and sibling groups being adopted.