Mark Takano actually said...

"we need to keep our promises."

"It is imperative that we do everything we can to protect VA's ability to deliver on the promise we have made to our veterans."

"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 benefits they have earned and undoubted deserve."

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