Daniel Akaka actually said...

"We all owe a debt of gratitude to those that have made essential contributions to fighting terrorism."

"At my request, I want to tell the panel, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) issued a report last week that highlighted troubling vulnerabilities in the security of radiological materials used ..."

"We have worked with you, Senator Akaka, to craft the Federal Supervisor Training Act."

"I want to join all Americans in mourning the loss of the four brave and dedicated American public servants who died as a result of what we consider senseless attacks in Libya last week."