Mark Takano actually said...

"We have not only the ability to affect the health care of veterans, but potentially all Americans through what we are trying to do here."

"the independence of the IG is absolutely crucial and proper oversight will be extremely important in the years to come"

"The VA is publicly owned and is therefore in many ways far more publicly accountable."

"I have asked the Congress to actually re-fund, to fund again the Office of Technology Assessment."