"These men and women who have faithfully served our nation deserve the very best medical care."
"I would like to strongly encourage that the Lake Baldwin VA facility's resources remain available to provide medical care to our veterans."
"This Bill will transfer the nursing home facility on the campus of the Lake Baldwin VA Clinic to the State of Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs."
"I solicit your cooperation in helping determine the final use of the remaining space in that facility."
"It is important that we plan now for their future medical care."
"Please know that I will work with you to ensure that our veterans receive the best possible care."
"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."
"I want a date, a firm date."