John Mica actually said...

Thank you Mr. Chairman and allow me to commend you for your leadership and tireless support of our nation's veterans.

The quickest way to get this activated is to transfer it to the State of Florida. That is what this bill does.

We are going to transfer the property, the nursing facility to State VA and they will operate it.

I don't mind giving DOT additional personnel, but also our intent was to try to devolve as much as we could of the red tape.