Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"In my view--and I think VA does not get enough credit for this--VA is running a very high-quality, cost-effective health care system in this country."

"One of the goals that we are shooting for is to expand VA health care, understanding that the major function of the VA and their highest priority is to take care of those who are service-connected."

"The job of this Committee and what we were elected to do is to represent the people of this country and, in particular, the veterans of this country."

"This bill is really an attempt to have the VA look at each incident of toxic exposure in the military on its own merits."