Daniel Akaka actually said...

"I am hopeful that our two Committees, then the full Senate, will move expeditiously to consider Mr. Jefferson's nomination."

"Together, we have to find a way to make the transition from soldier to citizen a smoother one."

"I think it is very important that we strengthen them and I would see this national structure and accountability for having working relationships with affiliates set up at the network level as being im..."

"This position is an important one to this Committee because it is a key office for promoting transparency and collaboration between VA and Congress."