Daniel Akaka actually said...

"Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman."

"I want to tell the panel that I really appreciate your presence and the sharing of your experiences in the student loan programs."

"If students understand the dynamics, how much it is going to cost to complete their education, what the graduation rate is at that school, what the default rate is, they can make better, more informed..."

"I would like to hear from the panel what can be done to ensure that schools continue to provide advice with the best interest of their students in mind."