Raul Ruiz actually said...

"VVA supports enactment of this common-sense legislation."

"Flexibility in managing this segment of the medical workforce has been a top priority for the Secretary."

"We were the ones that discovered that aspirin was important for heart disease, first liver transplant, first implantable pacemaker."

"I am concerned that requiring 'is not less than' would likely lead to confusion and potential abuse within the department."