Johnny Isakson actually said...

"Of all the confirmation hearings that I am involved in this year, I know of none more important than this one."

"I think the same thing is probably true in information technology in the VA."

"The minute a permanent one is confirmed, and if it is you, there is going to be tremendous scrutiny and responsibility on your shoulders to turn the ship and get the VA and the IG's Office cooperating..."

"We have a very serious problem at the Veterans Administration."