Mark Begich actually said...

"there is still much that needs to be done to educate veterans and their families regarding the benefits and services they have earned in service to the Nation."

"I would love to get your input additionally as we work through this because it is critical especially in rural Alaska."

"the greatest thing I have to tell you, Mr. Chairman, is the one in Fairbanks that just opened, the Tanana Chiefs facility, well, I wish when I was growing up as a kid in Alaska I had that kind of dent..."

"This bill will just codify that, make sure that is the law, that you cannot pay a per diem to a facility that is not meeting safety standards."