Daniel Akaka actually said...

"Thank you very much, Senator Voinovich."

"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."