Political Quotes

On the recordJune 17, 2009
Too many Americans... lack basic financial literacy.
Said by
Daniel Akaka
Democratic · Hawaii

Editor's note · Context

Akaka highlights the lack of financial literacy among Americans.

Share

More from Daniel Akaka

Dec 18, 2012

I am proud of the work we have accomplished on this Committee through both legislation, such as the Dodd-Frank and the Credit CARD Acts.

congress.gov
Dec 18, 2012

Thank you for all of your work in all of that.

congress.gov
Dec 17, 2012

it is very difficult for me to rise today-- with a heavy heart--to bid aloha to my good friend, colleague, and brother Dan Inouye. It is hard for me to believe that the terrible news I just received is true. Senator Inouye was a true…

govinfo.gov
Sep 19, 2012

The policy of banning Native language use in schools was adopted by the Territory of Hawaii.

congress.gov

Other voices in this conversation