Raul Ruiz actually said...

"Federal recognition is extremely important and valuable to a tribe's economic and social condition."

"Congress must demonstrate the same diligence in fulfilling their duty to veterans and we must rid the VA of the systemic wrongdoing and those who perpetrated it."

"Thank you, Senator Blumenthal, and we look forward to working with you and having further discussions about the importance of getting this right."

"This simple, bipartisan legislation will provide the Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) the flexibility they need."