Sep 23, 2009
How long will it take before the State Department can expect to fully eliminate both its language and mid-level experience gaps?
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.
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Sep 23, 2009
I think that whole system today needs to be recalibrated in light of today's demands.
Sep 23, 2009
Before I call for questions from Senator Voinovich, let me finish this question by asking Ambassador Powell...
Sep 23, 2009
While I support the intent of NSLI, I felt that it was too limited to be truly effective.
Sep 23, 2009
The State Department's diplomatic readiness has been consumed by current operations and now it must focus on rebuilding its capabilities.
Sep 14, 2009
I have always believed that the Executive Branch could get DOD's clearance process off the High-Risk List, and I want to see that happen.
Sep 14, 2009
General Clapper, you testified that the Department of Defense has begun to use electronic automatic adjudication...
Sep 14, 2009
I believe it is important. The transparency, as General Clapper has mentioned, is critical, we must be held accountable on this.
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