Daniel Akaka actually said...

"In order to educate prospective home owners and promote responsible home ownership, I authorized and secured funding for the Financial Education and Counseling Pilot Program."

"You can tell that Senator Johnson and I as partners in this Subcommittee are very anxious and excited about moving this along."

"Too many Americans do not have the financial knowledge they need to effectively manage their finances, use credit, and plan for retirement."

"In order to bring about a positive change in investor behavior, we must provide investors with the tools and information they need to make informed decisions."