Because what I believe are uncertain trade policies, we are going to take more taxpayer dollars and reimburse farmers.
Don't screw up crop insurance. It is our lifeblood. It is our safety net.
Well, the truth is, Sonny--and I really like you. You are really a good guy, and I mean that.
But the truth is, we do. Otherwise, it will be unaffordable, and people will not use it.
we're going to go into consultation, as we should, and it's really up to the tribes whether they're going to participate...
I think 60 days is appropriate, sir.
I do not want you to go head-hunting for management folks.
I just want to know, based on your work on the Committee, have you found that wage grade 1 through 5 employees are gener...
I think communication is just going to be really, really important, and do not look at us as an enemy.
To say the least.
Well, the VA was ordered to rescind actions taken against employees who did not get the opportunity to improve through p...
Well, thank you, Mr. Chairman.
I appreciate your leadership and I appreciate what you have done for veterans and this Committee.
I do not know if I will say it will be a public flogging, but you will be held accountable.
I mean, if there is anything we learned from Choice we pushed, it ended up being a train wreck.
I think that is our job to make sure that things are moving. We are here representing veterans because that is who we ta...
If confirmed, will you require that political employees comply with any FOIA in a timely manner?
I have concerns about how the VA is communicating its plans to Congress for this modernization.