Daniel Akaka actually said...

"I wanted to compliment you and your program because I have spoken to teachers out there in Hawaii who are part of your program, and they have worked in different areas where they have made a differenc..."

"Within the next 5 years, the Federal Government is expected to face one of the largest retirement waves in the Nation's history."

"I want to thank the Administration for phasing that program out."

"For internship programs to succeed, they must not only meet agency needs, but also provide career development and training for participants that prepare them for a career in Federal service."