If there is no action by Congress to fund the Choice program, it will dry up by mid-August.

I do not feel comfortable asking them to return to a Choice-first policy.

We want you to succeed and we want to help you accomplish that.

I have always believed, however, that the department's stewardship of those funds, rather than the dollar amount, is the real issue at hand.

I now understand that Senator Tester is right.

We certainly would not want to lose that in this setting.

I do not know how we have a Choice program that works for veterans.

I take this development very seriously because I think the VA is headed on a different path than what you assured me they were on.

It's actually not a yes or no question sir. I can't answer yes or no. I regret that I'm unable to do so.

I was fearful that you would disagree with me about Senator Tester and I would have to repeat that he is correct.

I suggested to you that you withdraw your mandate that Choice go away.

the actual practice at the VA is another.

I believe that modernizing the Federal Government's information technology (IT) systems needs to remain a top-priority for all agencies.

We want to make sure that those are not left behind in the process.

I worry about the slowness of Congress, so if you come to us and there is a shortfall in the amount of money, how long will it take for us to respond?

I look forward to working with you and Senator Coons to make sure that broadband is deployed.

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