Political Quotes

“I want to thank Chairman Miller for introducing this important legislation that will increase accountability in the VA. For too long, our veterans, including the large number I represent in American Samoa, have been subjected to improper treatment, long wait times, and other serious matters that have yet to be addressed. This commonsense legislation, of which I am proud to be a cosponsor, will enable the VA to hold those who do not perform their duties accountable, which will surely lead to better services for our veterans. No longer should our veterans come second to lifelong bureaucrats who have gamed the system while our veterans have suffered. I want to be clear that I believe the vast majority of those VA employees who serve our veterans do so honorably and are dedicated to making sure that those they serve are awarded the services and benefits they have so rightfully earned. However, it is clear that there are some bad apples in the VA, and we must not let them continue to ruin the bunch. Mr. Chairman, I want to, once again, thank Chairman Miller for his work on this bill, and I look forward to seeing it signed into law.”