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 would like to commend SSA for establishing a research program, the Financial Literacy Research Consortium (FLRC), as part of SSA's financial literacy initiatives."

"the first responsibility of the Federal Government is to ensure that the financial marketplace supports that goal."

"Financial literacy is an issue that is even more important as working families struggle financially."