Daniel Akaka actually said...

we owe you, I think, as a veteran with a disability, a debt and should honor that by offering you Federal employment.

Akaka emphasizes the obligation to provide federal employment to disabled veterans.

02/15/2011

More Daniel Akaka Quotes

You started off this morning with a very good overview of the history of the trust obligations that the United States does have.

With the reauthorization of NAHASDA through Senate Bill 65 we will have that opportunity to do even more with our people.

Both of you have eloquently explained how important this is and how great the need is.

Senator Akaka, you truly have been a role model for the Native Hawaiian people.