Daniel Akaka: “Senator Akaka, you truly have been a role model for the Native Hawaiian people.”

When Americans make wise economic decisions and are protected from bad actors, our economy and Nation are stronger for it.

Financial literacy and consumer protection issues are very close to my heart.

I am proud of the work we have accomplished on this Committee through both legislation, such as the Dodd-Frank and the Credit CARD Acts.

I want to say aloha and thank you so much for being here today for the Committee's oversight hearing on Reclaiming Our Image and Identity for the Next Seven Generations.