Daniel Akaka actually said...

"I hope that today's hearing will help determine how to keep the program affordable and stable for our federal employee participants."

"I hope the witnesses will address these rate standards and how to make sure that future increases will not occur."

"It is fitting that these two committees would join forces to look into this program and the long-term care insurance market."

"The Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs will come to order. Aloha and welcome to today's hearing where we will focus on how the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Defense respond to in-service expo..."