"General Shinseki has risen from humble beginnings to become the Secretary of the second-largest Cabinet-level department in the federal government. Twice wounded in Vietnam, Shinseki fought to stay in military service so he could continue to serve his country. I believe he will bring that same commitment and patriotism to his new role.
"I look forward to working with Secretary Shinseki and President Obama to help VA fulfill its sacred obligation to veterans and their families."
Senator Akaka meets with President-Elect Obama's intended nominee for Secretary of Veterans Affairs, General Eric Shinseki. If confirmed, Gen. Shinseki would be the first person born in Hawaii to lead a Cabinet level department. Senator Akaka is Chairman of the Veterans' Affairs Committee [December 10, 2008] View Picture»
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Postmaster General John Potter shares the Hawaii 50th Anniversary Statehood stamp with Senator Akaka and Congressman Neil Abercrombie. The stamp, designed by renowned Hawaii artist Herb Kawainui Kane, will be issued in the summer of 2009. [November 17, 2008] View Picture»
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