Jerry McNerney actually said...

"The purpose of today's hearing is to evaluate ways in which the Veterans Benefits Administration and the Department of Defense can better address the needs of veterans affected by MST."

"I would like to thank everyone for attending today's hearing which examines the VA's disability compensation process as it pertains to military sexual trauma or MST."

"We must put protections in place to ensure a safe haven exists for women and men who experience military sexual trauma."

"Servicemembers who experience military sexual trauma, who are brave enough to speak out about their experiences often do so at great risk to their reputation and their careers."