Bernie Sanders said "I believe that in the last 2 years, under Chairman Akaka's leadership, we have made some very, very significant changes." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordJanuary 27, 2009

I believe that in the last 2 years, under Chairman Akaka's leadership, we have made some very, very significant changes.

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Independent · Vermont

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Senator Sanders praises progress in VA under Chairman Akaka's leadership.

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