That was not the answer I was soliciting, but I appreciate the fact that you took extra--greater willingness to go another step to make a difference.

we find that the gaps continue.

This is about the veteran.

This is the No. 1 threat to our children's health right now.

This is the No. 1 threat to our children's health right now.

I think we need to start over on what the solutions are.

We have to stop the hemorrhaging.

We have to stop the hemorrhaging.

Greed is a horrible thing. Using greed to take advantage of our youth is a horrible thing.

Greed is a horrible thing. Using greed to take advantage of our youth is a horrible thing.

I think we need to start over on what the solutions are.

I would strongly encourage you to advance that bill this year.

One of the provisions that we have included in the Elizabeth Dole Home Care Act is to require the VA to inform veterans and caregivers participating in PCAFC programs their eligibility in other long-term care programs.

Your authorities preceded the Choice Act. So when you use the word 'choice' in one of those three options, it is really not related to the Choice Act, correct?

I think there is--it is difficult for families and veterans to determine the long-term care resources that are available to them.

Ultimately, that policy turned into a bill, and that bill was signed by Governor Eric Holcomb last year.

What should happen when a small-town nursing home comes to me and says: We would like to care for our veterans in our community, but we have no contract with the VA. What can you do to help us?

Would you assure me that there are no particular biases in the VA toward care within a VA facility versus a veteran who chooses his or her care to occur in a community?