"As well as an effective backstop to our country's health care system, VA's Fourth Mission has been critically important during this pandemic, as well as multiple other national disasters."
"And this budget allows us to continue our success in reducing veteran's homelessness, building on the success of the last decade during which we decreased veteran homelessness by 50 percent."
"I think it does, but I also think, Chairman, as you are aware, we have also set up a process..."
"The budget provides needed funding for women veterans."
"The budget ensures we can continue the growth and success of our Caregiver Support Program by fully integrating families and caregivers into the care plans of the veterans they love."
"I do believe we should be. And I think that we are."
"In short, this proposed budget allows us to deliver high-quality whole health care and benefits to our veterans."
"Executing on the modernization has to be a key priority."
"The lifeblood of a well-run organization is accountability."
"Community Care will continue to be a fundamental way that the Department provides care to our veterans."
"If confirmed I would intend to play that role."