Whenever Sonny was asked 'Are you red or blue?' his consistent answer was 'I am red, white and blue.'

This is not a kerfuffle. This is an incredible breach of trust.

due process should never endanger veterans.

there is a bit of a cavalier attitude being put forward and I daresay almost dismissive of the reports.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Thank you all for being here today.

We must remember President Lincoln's commitment in his second inaugural address 'to care for him who shall have borne the battle and for his widow and his orphan.'

I am deeply concerned with Dr. Petzel's comments after this had already been brought to notice.

I think your point on management on this is where it comes to because I am convinced...

I think your passion for this, and you are absolutely right, I would be furious with Sonny Montgomery.

I think Secretary Shinseki needs to resign. He has failed in his leadership completely.

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I can see my colleague from Indiana. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Minnesota.

We care a lot about patents.

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