Johnny Isakson actually said...

"We have never had a situation where the VSOs were not ready to come forward with constructive suggestions, and we appreciate your input very much."

"This is not a setup, but I would like to hear your answer: is it not true that in the Veterans First bill which this Committee passed out unanimously--that by the provisions in there for provider agre..."

"I deeply appreciate, on behalf of all of us at VVA, the sound leadership from this Committee, of both you and Senator Blumenthal."

"My good friend, Senator Blumenthal, as I understand it, has introduced a version of his veterans appeal bill sometime today."