I find the conduct of the Veterans Administration embarrassing on this issue in terms of their treatment of veterans.
I really would like to have some benchmarks, some timetables so that we can report to our veterans that we are moving forward with this.
Why does it appear that there has been a misappropriation of funds appropriated for the purpose of research for Gulf War Illness that seems ...
Why wasn't--why weren't the findings of this research published for peer review purposes?
Corruption is so pervasive. In your view, are we making any gains on this problem?
I think that--it is odd that you--that VA would not know exactly how many people when asked are providing work to help our veterans.
There was a dismal failure in the VA following its own policy and CDC guidance in addressing Legionella.
I expect the VA to contact my Subcommittee staff and in a bipartisan fashion we will chart out a road ahead.
And all you have to do is look at the history at the Pittsburgh VA to know that it was preventable.
Thank you so much, panel. And I just want to note again for the record that the individuals that were requested to be here and testify, that...
So it was preventable. Dr. Stout?