"The VA's mission is to care for those that, quote, 'shall have borne the battle.'"
"That is why I am an original cosponsor of H.R. 271, the COVER Act, which I am glad to see included in today's hearing."
"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."
"Federal recognition is extremely important and valuable to a tribe's economic and social condition."
"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."
"I am honored to again represent my district's veterans on this subcommittee and veterans around the country as well."
"Last Congress this committee worked hard to create the Veterans Access, Choice and Accountability Act, which expands opportunities for veterans to seek private care if the VA cannot provide the care t..."
"Our veterans have spoken and I join them in their message in saying that anything less than the highest standard of healthcare that is veteran centered will not be tolerated."
"If we can identify them early while they are in the Department of Defense, put them in a pipeline program..."
"Our approach means the world of difference to veterans and we approach this with a spirit of problem solving."
"The vast majority of my district veterans who responded said that they waited more than 60 days."