Julia Brownley actually said...

"I can think of no better group of witnesses to kick off this committee than the young leaders sitting before us today."

"You will be the first to break through these silos, so we are all counting on you."

"If they are not here today it is really very hard to have any confidence or trust that VA is doing what they should be doing."

"I share your concerns and I am disappointed that they are not here."