Julia Brownley actually said...

"This morning this Subcommittee will delve into issues involving VA's mission to discover knowledge, develop researchers and health care leaders, and create innovations to advance health care for veter..."

"VA's relationship to its academic affiliates is essential if VA is to provide the level of health care that we all expect for our veterans."

"I am concerned that VA's current research budget is not keeping pace with inflation."

"We need to come together to figure out the best way to ensure vital research to advance veterans health care needs is funded."