Daniel Akaka actually said...

"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."

"We recommend the enactment of the Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act by the Congress, which would extend the Federal policy of self government to the Native Hawaiian people."