Julia Brownley actually said...

"This is an opportune time to reflect on how the pandemic affected the healthcare workforce in this country."

"I just last wanted to address The Reforming American Immigration for Strong Employment (RAISE) Act, the nurses and the Physician Assistants (PAs)."

"I guess my question to you is, and this lies some of my frustration, is that the net net increase in hiring--and I presume it is not--but you let me--tell me one way or the other, is it net net?"

"It is frustrating that the VA has not made more progress addressing these challenges, most of which long predate the COVID-19 pandemic."