02/29/2012
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"we are about to hear testimony on accountability, meaningful accountability, which addresses the concerns that for 2 years have plagued this Committee and plagued the Veterans Administration."
"The need for legislation follows a Federal appellate court decision this past week that rendered unconstitutional the process used to fire the former director of the Phoenix VA Health Care System."
"The delay not only hurts the veteran, it hurts the Veterans Administration as well."
"It is an honor for us to have him here today to testify."