"Why don't we just take the clinic that the VA has, take the space that is beautiful space, put it in there and have a collaborative effort? It is all Federal money."
"I would argue that we have the best, if not, the top in the country when it comes to delivery in the most harsh climates, conditions, and situations."
"Let me again say thank you for all the work that you guys have done in regards to getting what I called the 'Heroes Card,' but really delivery for health care for veterans no matter where they live, t..."
"But the bigger issue is we have, as you know, a hospital in Barrow, one being developed in Kenai, Nome is completed, Matsu, a beautiful facility, the whole top floor is empty because they do not have ..."
"I appreciate I think the regulatory change you made to eliminate copays on mental health providers on mental health services."
"I want to just say that when you start to talk about Pebble Mine, a mine in Alaska, we would encourage you to talk to us also."
"I want to make that clear."
"This is not the best way to do it. It is going to have a negative impact on the outcome, the product that we need for situations like in Oklahoma or Sandy and otherwise."
"I just make sure that you are committed to looking at this program."
"The key to me is as quickly as possible because..."
"Can I get a commitment from you that you will reexamine the decision of the hiring freeze and how they are handling furloughs in the Weather Service?"