Raul Ruiz actually said...

"Our veterans deserve access to a high-quality healthcare system and not subject it to one that is bogged down in personnel issues like this."

"We need to change the culture of the VA to be more veterans focused."

"It would take away the option for tribes to rightfully petition the government for Federal recognition in a more open, objective, scientific, evidence-based and transparent process."

"In essence, the bill will disempower legitimate tribal groups and empower politicians, specifically the Chairman of the Natural Resources Committee and the Speaker of the House."