Daniel Akaka actually said...

"I appreciate reading about you and also listening to what you are saying today because many things that you are espousing here is music to my ears, and I am so glad to hear you say them."

"I am planning to introduce legislation that provides effective tools to recruit, retain, and develop national security employees."

"Well, I am glad to hear that the move is in that direction."

"It is good to have you here with the Subcommittee."