"Are you aware of this?"
"I know that you are familiar, Ms. Fornarotto and Mr. Allen, with NTSB's four recommendations."
"Why not just push ahead with this legislation?"
"The bipartisan caregivers' bill, S. 801, will give family members the support they need to care for the Nation's wounded warriors."
"I am joined by Senator Baucus and Senator Begich in supporting a bill, S. 734, which would provide much needed services for veterans returning to rural areas."
"I want to thank you very much, and the Ranking Member, Senator Collins, for holding this hearing and for moving on with trying to confirm the people that we need to operate our government."
"AFGE is deeply concerned about the lack of adequate oversight of all VA contract health care arrangements."
"Advance appropriations will ensure that the quality of care for veterans will no longer be compromised by budget delays."
"NAVREF thanks Senator Daniel K. Akaka, Chairman of the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for incorporating title VI..."
"It is much more critical that Congress provide aggressive oversight to ensure VA is providing the high quality of care veterans are due, regardless of their location."
"This bill will provide a living stipend, health care benefits, training, and support to family caregivers."
"S.734 ensures that the VA recruits and retains the highest quality medical professionals."
"We thank you for this legislation's recognition of the integral role caregivers serve in managing both medical and non-medical care of our wounded, ill, and injured veterans."
"The intent of the legislation is to recognize the important role caregivers play in caring for our veterans."
"I am hopeful that this Committee and then the full Senate will move quickly to consider Mr. Gould for Deputy Secretary."
"He welcomed the opportunity to work for veterans."
"He will strive to create an organization focused on giving veterans results."
"I am encouraged by your efforts to recover these funds."
