"Mr. Nelson deserves better, our veterans deserve better."
"My legislation, the Veterans Transplant Coverage Act of 2017, removes unnecessary barriers that prevent veterans from receiving the care they deserve."
"It is an honor to speak here before you this morning."
"That is why Representative Julia Brownley, a proud Member of this Committee, and I introduced H.R. 2123, the Veterans E-Health and Telemedicine Support Act."
"VA health should be there to address the health care needs of those who have served our country in uniform."
"Unfortunately, while serving in Korea, he developed kidney disease, which further led to a need of a kidney transplant."
"I am here this morning on behalf of thousands of American veterans who find themselves in need of transplant care."
"A critical component of consolidating community care is improving VA's ability to enter into provider agreements with state veteran's homes."
"I want to be completely clear about that."
"I continue to believe that veterans do not benefit when we scrape the barrel for money by skimming from some veteran's benefits or health programs to pay for others."
"It broke my heart to hear the stories of this soldier's friends not receiving the care they deserve."