Daniel Akaka actually said...

"IAVA supports this bill, which would streamline the process of appealing a disability claim and would not penalize veterans for misfiling a notice of appeal."

"We do not feel like Charlie Brown with the football, as we seem to have every year."

"IAVA strongly supports this common sense draft bill that will allow an authorized individual to sign on behalf of a veteran who is a minor, physically unable or declared mentally incompetent."

"I am pleased to appear before you today to discuss legislation pending in this Committee."