Mark Begich actually said...

"Instead, saying earlier, well, here is success, here is where we are having some trouble, and here is why."

"We are now learning through a lot of data that more and more veterans are living in more rural areas than ever before."

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

"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?"