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9 quotes by Daniel Akaka

Daniel Kahikina Akaka（李硕） (/əˈkɑːkə/; born September 11, 1924) is a Native Hawaiian-Chinese American politician who was a United States Senator from Hawaii from 1990 to 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, Akaka was the first U.S. Senator of Native Hawaiian ancestry. Born in Honolulu, he served in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers during World War II. He attended the University of Hawaii, where he received his bachelor's and master's degrees....
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New drugs and surgical techniques offer promise in the fight against cancer, Alzheimer's, tuberculosis, AIDS, and a host of other... →

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There is a human capital crisis in the federal government. Not only are we losing the decades of talent as civil servants retire, we are not doing... →

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A tremendous amount of needless pain and suffering can be eliminated by ensuring that health insurance is universally available.

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As it has for America's other indigenous peoples, I believe the United States must fulfill its responsibility to Native Hawaiians.

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It is imperative that we make consumers more aware of the long-term effects of their financial decisions, particularly in managing their credit card... →

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A more effective international disease surveillance system is essential for global security both against a bioterrorist attack or a naturally... →

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I have witnessed how education opens doors, and I know that when sound instruction takes place, students experience the joys of new-found knowledge... →

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I do not believe, given her past decisions and comments on the reasons to go to war in Iraq, that Dr. Rice will be able to represent the United... →

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Unlike most major American cities, Honolulu is geographically insulated from the rest of the country. When disaster strikes we cannot call on... →

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