"We need to shift the VA from a rule-based organization to a principle-based organization."
"I wanted to talk a little bit about child care for our veterans."
"I just wanted to first comment that--and to applaud Mr. Bilirakis and Dr. Ruiz and Ms. Walorski for their bill on alternative approaches to mental health issues."
"I am on the record as a supporter of reproductive rights for all our veterans."
"I approached Chairman Benishek with my legislation, H.R. 627, which updates the definition of homeless veteran to include victims fleeing domestic violence."
"I hope that we can work together to be sure these treatment options are available for all our veterans."
"I think it is just our responsibility, you know, to do so."
"Providing benefits to veterans driven to homelessness by domestic violence is, I think, something we should all support."
"we need a long-term, sustainable finance surface transportation bill here in Congress."
"the CBO just gave three recommendations in terms of the type of data that would be helpful to the committee."
"I look forward to working with you this Congress to better the lives of veterans and their families."