Daniel Akaka actually said...

"Placing one of our Nation's largest employers into receivership by stripping postal management of its authority will not address the fundamental problems."

"A failure on our part to enact meaningful legislation could have negative consequences for the larger mailing industry, affecting our Nation's economic recovery."

"The core of any proposal to save the Postal Service must address the pre-funding issue by eliminating or offsetting the payment."

"the Federal Government firmly embraced the policy of self-determination and self-governance toward Native peoples."