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Akaka urges collegaues to holo i mua, avoid fiscal cliff

MEDIA RELEASE

U.S. Sen. Daniel K. Akaka issued the following statement Friday, Nov. 9:

“Now that the election is over, I call on my colleagues to put partisan politics aside and holo i mua, move forward, for the sake of our country. There is no disagreement that we must address the fiscal cliff before the end of the year. This is a problem that was created by a stalemate in Congress in the first place, so let’s come together and fix it. It is our responsibility.

“Hawaii residents know that our nation must address the deficit created by two wars, tax cuts, and the economic crisis, and they want the wealthiest Americans to pay their fair share. The election offered two paths – cutting critical government functions or asking billionaires and millionaires to pay more – and voters spoke loud and clear. The election shows that the American people agree with President Obama.

“Throughout my 36 year career in Congress, I have seen too many disagreements to count. But each time, in the end, my colleagues and I found a way to put the country first. I am optimistic that, in this final session of my career, the strength of our nation and the needs of the American people will once again come before political posturing.”

Akaka is in office until Jan. 2, 2013.

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