Richard Blumenthal actually said...

Anybody who believes that this crisis has been solved is living in an alternate universe.

this Nation is capable of doing better for its veterans, and a supplemental appropriation, for example, might be an alternative.

We still have not solved the crisis that led to this program. Veterans still wait too long for health care.

I would strongly urge that you consider using your authority under 28 U.S. Code Section 1498 to take that action