Mark Takano actually said...

"Our Reservists and members of the Guard I think would feel that this would treat them with respect that we also give them a hiring preference."

"I want to ensure we do not dilute Veterans' Preference or cut out valuable H.R. procedures for the sake of efficiency."

"Over the past three years, the Veterans' Affairs Committee has worked hard to reform the VA, particularly, as it involves the discovery of health care by the Veterans Health Administration."

"I want to start off by saying how happy I am to be in Cincinnati this morning, even though it is much colder than it is in California."