Daniel Akaka actually said...

"Many agencies face difficulties recruiting and retaining high-skilled employees, particularly in fields requiring specialized technical, scientific, language, or other training."

"I think leadership among some key nations--and those nations I consider to be the United States, South Korea, Japan, and others--would be an extremely positive example that others could follow."

"I was alarmed by your testimony about unsecured radiological materials in hospitals and medical facilities."

"Is it that we need to set up programs that can help them learn how to take care of these materials?"