Mark Begich actually said...

"You don't think that bill is necessary, if I read the notes right."

"I thought your answer was going to be yes. Good. Thank you very much."

"I think it is a very intriguing project that would make sense to our veterans because they might get care from two providers--private as well as VA--so they can measure apples to apples."

"Can you do that for the record, not only from the past, but what you're preparing now for the next budget cycle?"