Daniel Akaka
The Public Record
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.
Jan 13, 2009
I would urge you to be very imaginative as you enter into this role as to how we communicate, again, not just with veterans but with veterans' families who are absolutely crucial in every case to the healing process, both physically and…
Jan 13, 2009
There must be trust and confidence in VA if it is to serve the veterans effectively.
Jan 13, 2009
I stand ready to work with you to make that happen with as much energy, honesty, and transparency as I can.
Jan 13, 2009
His honest assessment that more troops would be needed cost him his job, but it is the surest measure of his fitness to serve as a cabinet member.
Jan 13, 2009
America's veterans deserve a truthful advocate who will break through the red tape and make veterans, not the bottom line, the priority of VA management.
Oct 16, 2008
The uninformed have blamed much of the current financial crisis on the Community Reinvestment Act. That is simply not true.
Oct 16, 2008
Instead of finding excuses to stop Federal efforts to expand across to mainstream financial services, we must do more.
Politicians like Daniel Akaka
