Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"I would like to see the same accountability in the VA and in the Federal Government that we see in the United States military most of the time."

"I share the Chairman's concerns and I expect a very productive and informative hearing today."

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

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