Daniel Akaka actually said...

"I hope the witnesses will address these rate standards and how to make sure that future increases will not occur."

"I hope that today's hearing will help determine how to keep the program affordable and stable for our federal employee participants."

"It is fitting that these two committees would join forces to look into this program and the long-term care insurance market."

"Thank you very much, Dr. Gillooly, for your testimony, and now we will receive the testimony of General Payne."