Daniel Akaka actually said...

"We all owe a debt of gratitude to those that have made essential contributions to fighting terrorism."

"At my request, I want to tell the panel, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) issued a report last week that highlighted troubling vulnerabilities in the security of radiological materials used ..."

"you have stood firm on the issues of sequestration."

"I want to commend the Departments of our witnesses for your increased efforts for protecting our Nation against terrorist attacks."