Julia Brownley actually said...

"I certainly do thank the VA for their work and help. Sometimes it might sound like we are being overly critical."

"With a national policy that respects and encourages alternative therapies and cutting edge medicine, veterans have the best possible shot."

"I think in today's hearing I leave compelled that the system appears to be broken."

"Chronic pain is a debilitating condition that affects veterans at a much higher rate than the civilian population."