In reference to our Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs hearing entitled 'Budget Hearing FY 2013'...

I'd like to see that number remain, that number--or get smaller, not get bigger.

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I must reiterate my resolve that no mistake going forward will be acceptable.

There's a lot of opportunity there for abuse and there's a lot of opportunity for gain as well.

That's a lot of work.

Comprehensive reform is what we need here.

Ranking Member McNerney's points, I think were right on and lined up with our transformation plan.

So it sounds like you're looking at this as a temporary situation?

It's a disgrace that we have such a large claims backlog, and it's an insult to the veterans who have served our Nation.

We owe it to our veterans and their families to get it right the first time, every time.