"we have got to get to a point here in Washington where 'compromise' isn't a dirty word."
"It is not right that families are penalized if a veteran uses the Choice program."
"Our veterans answer our nation's call, and we shouldn't leave them waiting on the line."
"It is not fair that families are penalized if a veteran uses the Choice program."
"A major cyber attack could trigger a collective response by NATO, including a response using conventional weapons."
"Thank you all for your service to our country in various capacities."
"Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I want to thank you for your leadership and Chairman Miller, the Full Committee Chairman, of bringing to light some of the problems and issues the VA has had."
"Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Thanks for having this hearing, as I said earlier."
"Let me ask about the Denver VA research facilities. We see that there is terrible disarray at these research facilities."
"that we need to really understand what the veteran needs and what the veteran wants"
"My fear is that some of the expensive equipment, not to mention research or samples, are irretrievably lost, and that would be a tragedy."