"Any VA leader or whoever knew about this breach of public trust and did nothing should be held accountable or resign."
"As a physician, public servant, and, more importantly, as an American, I am committed to ensuring that all veterans receive the medical care they have earned and need when they need it."
"Can you assure me that the Loma Linda VA health care System in my district is included in a systemwide honest and transparent investigation to ensure the veterans in my district are getting the care t..."
"Well, I look forward to working with you to ensure that the veterans in my district and everywhere else will get the care that they need when they need it and we can lower the waiting time so that thi..."
"I applaud the gentlemen's efforts to provide a lifetime pass to service-connected disabled veterans and I hope we can collaborate in the future."
"The bills we will be discussing today serve as a testament to our committee's dedication to preserving veterans' access to national parks."
"My bill honors the service of our Nation's veterans by ensuring that disabled veterans have the opportunity to enjoy and visit America's national parks at no cost."
"National parks give our veterans the opportunity to connect with nature and to exercise, which leads to better spiritual, mental, and physical health."
"I want to thank Representative Ruiz. I think your leadership is commendable for this."
"Today, thanks to Representative Raul Ruiz and the bi-partisan coalition that joined to support his efforts, I am here to offer the support of Vet Voice Foundation and the veteran community for the 'Wo..."
"H.R. 2119, the Veterans Access to Speedy Review Act, introduced by Representative Raul Ruiz (D-CA-36), would require the VA's Board of Veterans Appeals to offer alternative sites and/or technical moda..."
"We definitely have to continue your efforts. There is a lot of problems that we need to fix and I appreciate that we are moving in the right direction albeit it perhaps impatiently slow, but we have t..."