Julia Brownley actually said...

"I commend the hard work of our 'boots on the ground' organizations and the commitment of agency officials during this full time, some of whom are testifying today."

"Los Angeles County, which I represent a part of, saw a 57 percent increase in the number of homeless veterans just in the past year."

"Well, it is the first I heard it today, so I will certainly check in with our housing authorities to see if they understand that."

"But I want to make sure that in a county like Ventura County that they can utilize their vouchers, because the need is there, before they would give up those vouchers to another area."