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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.

Jan 6, 2010

Hopefully we can pass it finally through the full Senate in September when we go back into Session.

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Jan 6, 2010

Your vision and support have led to an unprecedented level of health care services for veterans.

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Jan 6, 2010

These families need the support of the VA also to deal with needs of the veteran in the home situation.

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Jan 6, 2010

Veterans are the soul of America. There are citizens and there are veterans. Without veterans, there would be no citizens.

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Jan 6, 2010

Well, you can provide that specific for the record.

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Jan 6, 2010

Thank you very much for that. Since our troops have been returning as of last week, this becomes very, very important.

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Jan 6, 2010

Part of the billions spent overseas in Iraq and Afghanistan need to be spent on the men and women who relive this war on a daily basis.

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Jan 6, 2010

If we use the VA health care system, the VA should take care of us 100 per cent.

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Jan 6, 2010

Thank you, Senator. Before I start my testimony, I would like to give personal thanks to the Molokai vets...

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Jan 6, 2010

Thank you, Senator Akaka, on behalf of all the Hawaii veterans for being our most vocal and powerful voice for veterans ranked in our State.

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