Gus Bilirakis actually said...

"Last week I introduced H.R. 5948, The Veterans Fiduciary Reform Act of 2012."

"Although I applaud VA for taking the initiative to transform the claims process, we must ensure that these transformation efforts continue to progress in the right direction."

"Through their service and sacrifice on behalf of our Nation, veterans have ensured that our American way of life can continue long into the future."

"This access to promised benefits have been made ever more difficult in recent years in my opinion as VA continues to struggle with backlogs and unacceptable delays in getting our Nation's veterans the..."