Daniel Akaka actually said...

"Thank you all very much for your testimony. Again, I want to thank this panel for bringing us up to date and especially what we are anticipating will happen, providing the supports come through."

"Thank you very much."

"GAO testified that Diplomatic Security's workload likely will increase as the military transitions out of Iraq."

"Is Diplomatic Security also hearing these concerns, and are there steps DS can take to provide more flexible, lower-profile security wherever it is appropriate?"