Daniel Akaka actually said...

"I want to congratulate Secretary Shinseki for making this decision which will greatly simplify the application process for veterans."

"As Chairman, I am committed to ensuring that this Committee does all that it can to ensure that veterans and their families receive the benefits and services they have earned."

"What I would like to clarify with respect to the Zero Tolerance bill is this is actually what homeless service providers envision as the solution to helping the chronically homeless get access to supp..."

"Mr. Driscoll, do you have any estimates on how many service providers have to turn away homeless women veterans or homeless veterans with dependent children because they cannot meet their needs?"