Daniel Akaka actually said...

"You have always been a champion for Hawaii's people throughout your longstanding career in the United States Congress."

"It is our solid charge as Hawaiian representatives to make sure that the U.S. Congress understands and fulfills its obligations to Native Hawaiians."

"We rejoice in your homecoming and we pine for those left in DC."

"Your example of showing what real aloha is and always being yourself in all the challenges that you faced up in the Senate."