Mark Takano actually said...

"The best oversight is conducted with nonpartisan approach based on evidence and facts."

"We need to hear from VA leadership about their plan to be removed from the Department's--from the high-risk list."

"This is unacceptable. By not appearing today, the VA secretary is ignoring an opportunity to show that the Department cares."

"VA doesn't get to pick and choose which hearings they will attend."