Daniel Akaka: “This is not and should not be a political issue. It is about safeguarding human life, the environment, and the economy.”

Financial literacy and consumer protection issues are very close to my heart.

I am proud of the work we have accomplished on this Committee through both legislation, such as the Dodd-Frank and the Credit CARD Acts.

I want to say aloha and thank you so much for being here today for the Committee's oversight hearing on Reclaiming Our Image and Identity for the Next Seven Generations.

The month of November provides Native peoples opportunity to educate by sharing their history and culture with a larger audience.