Daniel Akaka actually said...

"I think that it is a change in culture that needs to come about."

"I worry each day that passes with Congress and the broader stakeholder community deadlock on this issue brings us one day closer to the largest demographic shift the Federal workforce has ever faced."

"It may have been easier if you were able to have used the transition system after Inauguration Day."

"Unfortunately, a provision affecting collective bargaining rights was added during the committee process which caused me to vote against the bill in committee."