Daniel Akaka actually said...

"I want to thank the first panel for your testimony and your responses."

"One of my major goals is to create a seamless transition for servicemembers as they leave the military and become veterans."

"VA is poised to make some important changes to how care is delivered to women, but, in fairness, we seem to have a bit of a disconnect between mandates and what is actually happening."

"The United States should forge lasting, international partnerships to bring security and prosperity to both Pakistan and Afghanistan."