Mark Takano actually said...

It is imperative that we hold the line on VA's budget so that veterans are not once again left fighting each other or the general public for...

it appears that veterans will be asked to sacrifice on behalf of the nation, in this case their hard-earned health care and benefits.

the budget cuts endorsed by some of my colleagues at the beginning of this Congress represent a nearly $31 billion cut to veterans programs.

we need to keep our promises.