Daniel Akaka actually said...

"These are some of the challenges that we have to work on."

"The QDDR, which was Secretary Clinton's signature initiative when she came to the Department, was a strategic review."

"Ms. Johnson, the families of DS officers deployed to dangerous locations also face stress and hardships associated with having a loved one in harm's way."

"DS faces unprecedented challenges as it takes on new responsibilities in Iraq and Afghanistan while continuing to protect U.S. diplomats worldwide."