“a stunning failure of leadership”
“This budget is the epitome of 'America Last.'”
“We are unstoppable.”
“Everything will get better.”
“I vowed not to let Israel or America’s friends in the Persian Gulf 'get hurt or fail in any way, shape, or form.'”
“I’m popular”

Political Quotes

Daniel Akaka

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Daniel Akaka was a prominent Democratic politician from Hawaii who served as a United States Senator from 1990 to 2012. Born on September 11, 1924, Akaka was the first Native Hawaiian to serve in the U.S. Senate. Throughout his tenure, he was known for his advocacy on issues such as education, veterans' affairs, and Native Hawaiian rights. He played a significant role in promoting the Community Reinvestment Act and was a strong supporter of expanding access to financial services for underserved communities.

May 6, 2009

Thank you very much, Senator Voinovich.

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May 6, 2009

Many Federal agencies have limited resources to invest in recruitment programs.

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May 6, 2009

I hope that you all have had a chance to review S. 736, the Federal Hiring Process Improvement Act, which Senator Voinovich and I introduced.

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May 6, 2009

Thank you very much, Senator Burris.

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May 6, 2009

All of us would agree it is critically important.

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May 5, 2009

These nominations are important to us.

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May 5, 2009

This is the reason we are starting sooner than we had planned.

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May 5, 2009

I will work with Senator Burr on finding another opportunity.

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Apr 29, 2009

We have so much more to do, but we are going to have to work together to do it.

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Apr 29, 2009

I am encouraged by your statement on the importance of congressional oversight, and if confirmed, I hope you will encourage greater transparency and accountability throughout the DHS.

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Apr 29, 2009

I appreciate reading about you and also listening to what you are saying today because many things that you are espousing here is music to my ears, and I am so glad to hear you say them.

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