Kevin McCarthy actually said...

"I know this issue is a bipartisan issue and we want to solve it together to make sure our veterans have all that they need."

"The Department of Veterans Affairs has continually stumbled in its efforts to serve our veterans, largely due to the increasing number of backlogged claims."

"I may be the majority whip, but this is not a partisan issue."

"I am frustrated that it took frustration of Congress to have an audit to find out this answer."