"Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman."
"I really appreciate what all of you have done, and going beyond the service now to come and talk with us about the important issue that we are discussing today."
"While it is the official policy of the military that women can not serve in combat, many of you talked about your experiences, whether it is Traumatic Stress Syndrome, being close to IED explosions, o..."
"I think the perception would be helped if the wording in the policy was changed, as well."
"I think that it is important that care be more comprehensive."
"I hear a lot from women about the access of childcare being a barrier to go to the VA."
"I love the video idea of showing the Lioness documentary at VA facilities."
"we thank this Committee for the opportunity to submit testimony for the record."
"Thank you for your leadership on this issue as you've just articulated it's long overdue."
"isn't it really--my colleagues need to ask questions and I will call on Senator Barrasso next--isn't it really the case that we are chasing our tails here?"
"We respectfully request that the railroad safety technology grants program...be fully funded."
"We need to fix the Highway Trust Fund to make good on those commitments that are now already out there."
