Daniel Akaka actually said...

"We have so much more to do, but we are going to have to work together to do it."

"I am encouraged by your statement on the importance of congressional oversight, and if confirmed, I hope you will encourage greater transparency and accountability throughout the DHS."

"I appreciate reading about you and also listening to what you are saying today because many things that you are espousing here is music to my ears, and I am so glad to hear you say them."

"I am planning to introduce legislation that provides effective tools to recruit, retain, and develop national security employees."