Johnny Isakson actually said...

"I want to start this meeting by paying tribute to a personal friend of mine, a veteran for life, Pete Wheeler."

"Thanks, Senator Heller, for bringing this to our attention early on."

"I would like for you to consider this an order from the Committee, for you to submit to us some ideas that you think might help facilitate exactly that."

"I think it is important we recognize there ought to be some way for communication or ombudsmanship to be available to the veteran who thinks they need the service and the care."