Daniel Akaka actually said...

"It is essential that we continue to improve education, consumer protections, and economic empowerment activities for individuals and families through economic and financial literacy."

"I am disappointed that separate funding was not included in the Department's request for fiscal year 2011."

"I think that kind of disclosure, not the dumping of more information but improving consumer understanding, is an absolutely critical path forward."

"I think the two examples you gave are really important examples of the way that the legislation that you worked on, I think, will make a big difference again to families."