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Senator Daniel Kahikina Akaka
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    Senator Akaka has served Hawaii in Congress for over 35 years. He retires on January 3, 2013.
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  2. 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."
  3. Mahalo to our Schofield soldiers! I hope they enjoy the holidays with their families who sacrifice so to support them.
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  4. The Akaka office ohana threw a surprise party for the senator after his farewell speech — at Hart Senate Office Building.
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  5. "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."
  6. 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/hr9YRU
  7. 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
  8. 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."
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  9. 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."
  10. I wish my friend, colleague, and brother Dan Inouye a speedy recovery and look forward to his return to the Senate.
  11. 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.
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    Photo: Under Secretary of the Army Dr. Joseph Westphal honors Senator Akaka by presenting him with a ceremonial coin
    Photo: Army Chief of Staff General Ray Odierno reads a proclamation in Senator Akaka's honor
  12. 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."
  13. 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.
  14. 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).

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