What is the proper role of the Federal government and what should be the primary function of State government?

I think that is the problem.

Well, we have to do more in this way because this debt problem gets worse and worse.

government does not work because it was not designed to.

You have to hold the individual accountable.

This tragic incident resulted in the death of at least one veteran and possibly four more at VA. This is simply unacceptable.

We believe in the even application of the law because law provides order, structure, predictability, and security.

What we cannot become is a Nation where the law is enforced selectively or not at all.

The President from time to time... says that he wants a country where everyone plays by the same rules.

I look forward to reading both reports.

I would hope by the end of this hearing to come to a better understanding of what actually happened.

This tragic series of events makes clear that we need a better set of best practices when dealing with Legionella.

The Veterans' Affairs Committee is a great Committee.

It is critical that Pittsburgh VA clarify both for this Committee and the victims' families, some of whom are here, exactly what happened.

The questions must be answered. When did the VA know that there were unacceptable levels of Legionella bacteria in the water?

I am troubled by this.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

Clearly this is a regionally significant issue for southwestern Pennsylvania, and I hope that this Committee and the testimony of these witnesses will help us move forward with a protocol to prevent future outbreaks in my region and across…