"When you open new facilities, you open them in phases."
"The reduction-in-force, or layoff plan, has been put on hold."
"taking care of our veterans was my only concern."
"all eligible veterans will always be welcome at the VA and will always receive the benefits and services they've earned under the law."
"We have been emphatic that we will not be cutting benefits and health care, only improving them, and I think the budget shows that."
"Year after year, the calls for VA reform come from every corner."
"I will not let you scare my veterans."
"The department’s history shows that adding more employees to the system doesn’t automatically equal better results."
"finally going to give the veterans what they want."
"I mean no disrespect to anyone, but VA should not be focused on helping Veterans attempt to change their sex."
"For many years, veterans have been asking for a more efficient, accountable and transparent VA. This administration is finally going to give the veterans what they want."