Daniel Akaka actually said...

"Thank you, Director Thompson."

"Financial literacy is an issue that is even more important as working families struggle financially."

"I would like to commend SSA for establishing a research program, the Financial Literacy Research Consortium (FLRC), as part of SSA's financial literacy initiatives."

"It is essential that we continue to improve education, consumer protections, and economic empowerment activities for individuals and families through economic and financial literacy."