Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"Yet, the VA has failed to implement a number of recommendations having to do with that basic training requirement, correct?"

"It should not take a public scolding like a hearing of this type for the VA to implement both GAO and IG recommendations."

"Allowing contractors to access VA's network from foreign countries, particularly China, raises enormous red flags."

"In fact, one of the major problems in health care in America today is infections that occur within hospitals, is that correct?"