Daniel Akaka: “We cannot have them dumped on our system not having any treatment for their mental illnesses.”

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.

That is why I have worked hard during my time in Congress to educate, protect, and empower consumers.

I fought to include a report on remittance transfers in the Dodd-Frank provisions.

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