Jerry McNerney actually said...

"I cannot imagine disposing of remains in any way that would be disrespectful."

"Well here is my concern, that the law as written would allow people that do not have a good understanding of the family to force prayers or something that that family would find offensive."

"I would like to see the VA do more of that in general, especially in this case."

"Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and I thank you for holding a hearing that is not specifically designed to bash the Administration."