"The main reason is that the VA just does not make this a priority."
"Now we must look towards other programs such as home health aides and assisted living facilities."
"VA long-term care services have somewhat flown under Congress's radar for far too long."
"The President hasn't signed it yet, but we did pass that."
"I wanted to drill down a little bit with you on this issue of institutional versus home or community-based services."
"Veterans prefer to stay in their home generally, and I believe also that many of these in-home services or community-based services at the end of the day is less expensive in the long run than institu..."
"By turning a congressional eye towards VA's long-term care services, I am hopeful that we can bring more attention to these programs."
"But the question is, do we have the appropriate number of Community Living Center beds across the country?"
"We are making history here. I have never been yielded to anybody."
"Your commitment to this Subcommittee and the Veterans we serve is undeniable"
"So while we are here in Ventura County I just want to get a firm agreement from you, Dr. Boyd, that we can bring some professionals, VA professionals into the county so that we can have a roundtable d..."