Daniel Akaka actually said...

History has shown that our country has been great because whenever we have been challenged, we have been able to come forth with legislation that has turned our country around.

Context

Akaka emphasizes the importance of legislation in overcoming national challenges, referencing the Dodd-Frank bill.

07/18/2011

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