Daniel Akaka actually said...

"As the largest Federal agency, the Department of Defense should serve as a model for the other agencies."

"As he always says, the right person for the right job at the right time, and this is an opportunity for us to do that."

"We are concerned that it be done fairly as you continue to work and that the employees will work it out as well with you."

"I want to take this time to say thank you very much to Senator Voinovich's staff and my staff, and the hard work that they have put into these hearings."