"But it is also reported that there was an intelligence security memo detailing at least 15 instances over the course of less than a year showing suspected extremists openly threatening and calling for..."
"I think I am not going to buy that, Mr. Chairman, that you can't protect them."
"I can only imagine what would happen to people with cardiovascular issues, respiratory issues, that don't have power at all."
"So why haven't you?"
"As I have to constantly do, correct the record. I practiced for Bear Bryant."
"Did you get that warning?"
"Ensuring veterans have prompt access to high quality treatment for mental health conditions and addictions is critical."
"I think this is pretty concerning when we are really not following the law here."
"it is not very common sense and it is really--you know, I do not think we are doing the veterans--I do not think we are doing them right."
"When veterans make the decision to seek treatment for their mental health conditions or addictions, VA must ensure that they are met with high quality care."
"it is poor use of taxpayer money and again it is really a disservice"
"I will be introducing legislation very soon to make community care really work for veterans."
"we do not treat the problem immediately and we are just kicking the can down the road"
"This is not just a crisis that we have, mental health, it is an emergency."
"We are destroying them, and we are sitting back and watching it happen."
"The No. 1 commodity that we have in this country is not gold and silver, it is our young people."
"mental health is the No. 1 problem in this country, the No. 1 problem, and we have to--because it leads to everything else."
"We are not making any progress. We are going the opposite way."
