Daniel Akaka actually said...

"Such a law would empower villages to step off the sidelines waiting for the troopers and to take action necessary to save one of their own."

"I thank the Committee for its long-standing interest in these critically important issues, and I especially thank Chairman Akaka for drafting and introducing Senate Bill 1763, the Stand Against Violen..."

"Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman."

"It is important for us to look at where tribes have been successful and support those efforts."