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U.S. Senator Tom Harkin from Iowa: "Across these many years, Danny Akaka has been a wonderful friend and colleague. Of course, that friendship will continue, but I will miss him here in the Senate. I join with the entire Senate family in wishing Danny and Millie all the best in the years ahead."- LikesSee All
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- Mahalo to our Schofield soldiers! I hope they enjoy the holidays with their families who sacrifice so to support them.
Senator Daniel Kahikina Akaka updated his cover photo.
- Surprise party for Senator Akaka (8 photos)The Akaka office ohana threw a surprise party for the senator after his farewell speech — at Hart Senate Office Building.
Senator Daniel Kahikina Akaka shared a link.
"As I come to the end of 22 years in this chamber...I offer my profound gratitude and humble thanks to the people of Hawaii for giving me the opportunity to serve them for so many years. It truly was the experience of a lifetime. All I ever wanted was to be able to help people, and you gave me that opportunity. Mahalo nui loa. A hui hou."Senator Daniel Kahikina Akaka shared a link.
Senator Daniel Kahikina Akaka shared a link.
Senator Akaka will deliver his aloha (farewell) speech on the Senate floor today at 6:30 a.m. Hawaii Time, 11:30 a.m. Eastern. Live on C-SPAN2 and Hawaii morning shows, or here: http://cs.pn/hr9YRUSenator Daniel Kahikina Akaka shared a link.
- Senator Akaka will deliver his aloha (farewell) speech on the Senate floor tomorrow at 6:30 a.m. Hawaii Time, 11:30 a.m. Eastern. Live on C-SPAN2 and Hawaii morning shows, or here: http://cs.pn/hr9YRU
Senator Daniel Kahikina Akaka shared a link.
Senator Dick Durbin: "He and Millie are the perfect Senate family. They have devoted a major part of their lives to serving Hawaii and serving in the national interest. The legacy that Senator Akaka leaves behind is substantial when it com...es to legislation, particularly in helping veterans and agricultural issues. But more importantly what Dan Akaka leaves behind is a feeling of kinship and camaraderie which he has with so many members of the senate."See MoreSenator Daniel Kahikina Akaka shared a link.
Senator Harry Reid: "Dan has been a strong voice and tireless advocate for Native Americans. He has taught us all about history, history of Hawaii and its native communities, as well as issues facing indigenous Hawaiians today... I offer congratulations to Senator Akaka on his dedicated military and public service and wish him and Millie happiness in their retirement."- I wish my friend, colleague, and brother Dan Inouye a speedy recovery and look forward to his return to the Senate.
- Army Caucus Breakfast (7 photos)Senator Akaka created and co-chairs the U.S. Senate Army Caucus. This morning was his final breakfast with Army leaders. — at U.S. Senate Kennedy Caucus Room.
Senator Daniel Kahikina Akaka shared a link.
President Barack Obama at Tribal Nations Conference: "I want to give a special shout-out to Senator Danny Akaka, who has been such a tireless advocate for Native Americans throughout his career. You know that Danny is going to be retiring this year, and he’s such a great friend. And as a Hawaiian boy, I’ve got to give him a little special props."Senator Daniel Kahikina Akaka shared a link.
"The United States Senate stands together in awe and humble appreciation of the sacrifices and contributions of our Korean War veterans on this 60th anniversary."Senator Daniel Kahikina Akaka shared a link.
KITV coverageSenator Daniel Kahikina Akaka shared a link.
Washington Post articleSenator Daniel Kahikina Akaka shared a link.
Associated Press articleSenator Daniel Kahikina Akaka shared a link.
Today, several members of the United States Senate Committee on Indian Affairs offered kind words for departing Chairman Akaka at what could be his final hearing as he nears the end of his 36 year career in Congress.Senator Daniel Kahikina Akaka shared a link.
Live video: Senator Akaka is holding his final Indian Affairs hearingSenator Daniel Kahikina Akaka updated his cover photo.
President Obama signed Senator Akaka's Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act into law today in the Oval Office http://1.usa.gov/WXHhFA — at The Oval Office (White House).- ActivityDecemberPeople Who Like This78