Daniel Akaka actually said...

"I appreciate the opportunity."

"I have been a longtime opponent of REAL ID due to concerns about protecting individuals' privacy as well as the States' inability to implement the burdensome program."

"If REAL ID is implemented, these databases could provide one-stop shopping for identity thieves and become the backbone for a national identification card."

"REAL ID calls on the States to collect and electronically store individuals' personal records when issuing licenses and to share that information with every department of motor vehicles (DMV) nationwi..."