"I am just trying to understand how this is not a deal with terrorists holding a hostage."
"You are saying this was not a deal with terrorists, is that correct?"
"I first must call for the resignation of Secretary Shinseki."
"I am really glad to hear that because I have almost 100,000 veterans in my district, in California Springs, and we are getting a lot of concerned phone calls, as you can imagine."
"We recommend the VA Secretary initiate a nationwide review of veterans on wait lists to ensure that veterans are seen in an appropriate time, given their clinical condition."
"The money has been given to you. The money is there."
"These 1,700 veterans should not be triaged; they should be seen immediately."
"Let's consider this a disaster relief for veterans."
"Over the last years, you have been really following this closely, and I compliment you for your dedication on making sure the right thing is done for our veterans."
"Thank you for your work on that."
"My concern, as I stated earlier, is that schedule delays might result in a veteran... being denied access to the high level of care."