Mark Begich actually said...

"As you think of strategic planning, long-term, how do we get to that rural component that is growing, and how do we ensure that we have quality services?"

"I am not going to speak on behalf of the Committee in total, but I would because I think it is a great way for us, instead of waiting for the end of the cycle, to say, why did you not do this?"

"the faster we can make these appointments happen, the better off the VA is and the more services we can deliver to our veterans."

"Yes, but your analysis here kind of makes it sound like they have these huge contracts and they are making this huge amount of money."