Jim Costa actually said...

"These indigenous forces conducted direct missions against the Communist forces and North Vietnamese supporters. Hmong soldiers saved countless American lives."

"I have long believed that the benefits afforded our men and women in uniform have been earned through sacrifice and hardship, and that those benefits should be protected."

"We will treat it--we will look through the conforming changes you are trying to make in your bill, and we will get through this together."

"I believe the Hmong deserve this honor, and through their service to the United States, they have earned it."