Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"I am heartened and encouraged by the feeling that I think is generally shared among this panel that the process has been collaborative."

"What kinds of mechanisms and standards will be in place to assure that protection?"

"Each one of those people that leave the organization that should not is painful for us and we have to figure out ways to retain people."

"We urge this Committee to quickly consider and pass this important legislation to ensure severely disabled veterans are not harmed by VA's inability to enter into provider agreements."