Mark Begich actually said...

"I mean, like from February of last year to this year, we have done over $8 million in claims just for the disabled veterans in the State of Alaska."

"Thank you for your leadership and advocacy on behalf of Alaska's Veterans."

"Was the assumption that when you saw the veterans' coordinator, you had a broader sense of what they were offering, but learned it was really about financial aid."

"I was very intrigued by your comments about the Federal Government and that we could be doing more with our mid-level management regarding education on the importance of the program."