[Akaka and others in the delegation downplayed the Justice Department's statement yesterday.] Every practical policy issue raised by DOJ in read more

[Akaka and others in the delegation downplayed the Justice Department's statement yesterday.] Every practical policy issue raised by DOJ in our negotiations has been addressed and resolved, ... Although I realize and respect that there are those who have differing views, the bill is constitutional.

I always find that democracy is very unpredictable. What is clear is that members vote very much not on trends read more

I always find that democracy is very unpredictable. What is clear is that members vote very much not on trends but on whatever they feel is worthy, without any external influence.

We couldn't let him [Smith] out of the pocket. We got a good push up the field. He wasn't going read more

We couldn't let him [Smith] out of the pocket. We got a good push up the field. He wasn't going to run anywhere. That is pretty much what we did.

Markets that don't work we're going to step away from,

Markets that don't work we're going to step away from,

Tears and complaints - the means which I have called water power - can be an extremely useful weapon for read more

Tears and complaints - the means which I have called water power - can be an extremely useful weapon for disturbing cooperation and reducing other to a condition of slavery.

do not want a peaceful settlement.

do not want a peaceful settlement.

I'll be 65 in September and I work as much as I want to, take cruises with Kay, relax with read more

I'll be 65 in September and I work as much as I want to, take cruises with Kay, relax with my family, do everything in moderation, because I want to enjoy my life.

I know I am intelligent, because I know that I know nothing.

I know I am intelligent, because I know that I know nothing.

[The purchase] is like a daydream of a used car salesman; we paid big bucks for lemons, ... We're buying read more

[The purchase] is like a daydream of a used car salesman; we paid big bucks for lemons, ... We're buying lemons for Iraqi allies who have bull's-eyes on their backs. That's crazy.