Mark Takano actually said...

"I feel we have done a good job of beginning what I hope will be an ongoing involvement in these matters with VA as the agency works to reform its culture."

"So perhaps rather than focusing in on the due process procedures and all of that, I mean, there is some value in that, but focusing on the investment in HR would be a worthwhile thing for this Committ..."

"I don't believe that completely remaking the VA is the right answer either."

"the status quo, the VA as we know it, is unacceptable."