Daniel Akaka actually said...

"I believe that civil servants must be able to serve their country without undue influence or fear of discrimination or retaliation."

"Do you believe the Hatch Act should be reviewed in light of these developments?"

"I have worked to reform the protections for Federal whistleblowers, enacting the Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act."

"I feel strongly that our service members' rights must be protected as they prepare to enter or return to the civilian workforce."