Raul Ruiz actually said...

"It strikes me as hypocritical to complain about the level of service that is provided, and then turn around and consistently under-fund the very agency responsible for providing it."

"H.R. 4150, the VA Emergency Medical Staffing Recruitment and Retention Act, will provide emergency department staff employed by the VA the same flexibility offered to physicians in the private sector."

"I appreciate your willingness to work with me on this issue."

"Absolutely. I will be quick. Congressman Newhouse, your bill, my understanding is that all emergency departments are, need to function under EMTALA."