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."

"The VA desperately needs stronger market pay requirements, not a market pay process completely subject to Secretary discretion."

"I agree that this administration has done a lot to be proud of and I am hopeful we can maintain the momentum..."

"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."