Daniel Akaka actually said...

"I believe we need to work together to resolve these water rights issues."

"The settlement of Indian water rights has benefits that extend far beyond the boundaries of Indian reservations."

"we need to continue to work together on this to try to find resolutions that have been out there for... centuries."

"Many agencies face difficulties recruiting and retaining high-skilled employees, particularly in fields requiring specialized technical, scientific, language, or other training."