Daniel Akaka actually said...

"I realize that with the resources we have, we have to work--working harder is not going to get it."

"President Obama recently signed an executive order to establish a Council on Veterans' Employment."

"Programs such as 8(a) can be a very valuable tool to increased hiring not just of Native American veterans but other veterans who are underrepresented in the workplace."

"It seems that we need to be focusing on helping veterans find meaningful and productive careers."