Daniel Akaka actually said...

"This bill will provide a living stipend, health care benefits, training, and support to family caregivers."

"I want to ask that my full statement be included in the record."

"I want to thank you very much, and the Ranking Member, Senator Collins, for holding this hearing and for moving on with trying to confirm the people that we need to operate our government."

"We thank Senator Akaka for introducing this bill and congressional staffers for working with DAV to address the unmet needs of caregivers of severely injured veterans."