Daniel Akaka actually said...

"As we look at the recent Agent Orange decision, we must be satisfied that all scientific evidence was made available to the Secretary."

"Today much of our focus will be on Vietnam veterans and Agent Orange."

"This hearing of the U.S. Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs will come to order."

"Thank you very much for your presence and your responses. Without question it is going to be helpful to us as we try to improve the legislation."