Political Quotes

“I thank the chairman for yielding. Today, as a veteran of both the Army and the United States Marine Corps, I rise on behalf of all those who have called, written, and stopped by my office seeking reform and accountability of the Department of Veterans Affairs. I, along with the chairman and my colleagues on the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs, introduced H.R. 1259, the VA Accountability First Act of 2017. Today the House will vote to ensure the VA can hold its employees accountable for their actions and make sure that this agency remains committed and connected to its sole mission of serving our Nation's veterans. Additionally, this bill would provide improved protections for whistleblowers to ensure those brave enough to tell Congress and the American people what is really happening at the VA are protected. After the wait-time scandal in Phoenix and the over $1 billion cost overrun at the Aurora VA hospital, it is time that we reform the VA's culture of corruption and bureaucratic incompetence. This legislation will help the VA meet our Nation's obligations to the men and women who have made tremendous sacrifices on behalf of our freedom.”