"There is a perception problem. There is misinformation and disinformation out there which is insidiously misleading our veterans."
"The Constitution begins with we, the people, the men and--mostly men wrote the Constitution, came together not thinking they were channeling God."
"I want to clarify for any veteran that watches this hearing or reviews the testimony later, the transcript, VHA, the Veterans Health Administration does not provide NICS with any information."
"I hope that you might work with us to see that that policy gets implemented, because it sounds very much what you were talking about."
"This bill before us, as far as we know, would require that a judge be required to be involved in this."
"There is a process for that, sir, and it requires clear evidence, medical evidence, medical statements."
"The failure of my colleagues to condemn and counter the misinformation that leads to such a sentiment among veterans is as infuriating as it is damaging."
"My Republican colleagues have once again eschewed evidence-based, data-driven policymaking, and have instead embraced unnecessarily partisan legislation."
"The judicial process you are thinking of bringing in would effectively end VA's ability to put anyone on the NICS list."
"It is not a bureaucratic process. It is one where clear and convincing medical evidence and or statements are reviewed."
"I think is it also true that many, many, many veterans who have fiduciaries... have eight times greater likelihood of suicidal ideations."