Daniel Akaka actually said...

"I am pleased with the steps DOD has taken to transition employees out of NSPS, both quickly and thoughtfully."

"Thank you very much, Senator Voinovich."

"As the largest Federal agency, the Department of Defense should serve as a model for the other agencies."

"As he always says, the right person for the right job at the right time, and this is an opportunity for us to do that."