Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick actually said...

"The abrupt removal of these workers would have an immense and irreparable impact on businesses across the country and our economy at large."

"This decision will jeopardize our national security and significantly affect and damage the economies of numerous communities nationwide."

"Our hearing this afternoon touches on topics that are old and new to our subcommittee, data privacy and the integration of artificial intelligence or AI at VA."

"I look forward to hearing about VA's current and future efforts to protect veterans' data as a result of these breaches."