Daniel Akaka actually said...

"This issue is a priority for me, and I am optimistic that finally we will enact protections for whistleblowers this year."

"They do not at the Merit Systems Protection Board right now."

"I want to thank Senator Collins, the lead Republican cosponsor of S. 372, and Members of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee who are cosponsors, including my good friend Senator V..."

"I want to thank all of our witnesses. You have helped us to really think through the key concerns for finalizing this bill."