Daniel Akaka: “It is also important to talk about the limitations of restrictions in Federal law or policy that hinder economic…”

I want to say aloha and thank you so much for being here today for the Committee's oversight hearing on Reclaiming Our Image and Identity for the Next Seven Generations.

I am proud of the work we have accomplished on this Committee through both legislation, such as the Dodd-Frank and the Credit CARD Acts.

When Americans make wise economic decisions and are protected from bad actors, our economy and Nation are stronger for it.

The month of November provides Native peoples opportunity to educate by sharing their history and culture with a larger audience.