"That just appears to me on the surface to say that we do not have a very good early evaluation system before they get to the determination system."
"The thing that worries me about that is the effectiveness of a teleconference versus a personal contact one-on-one."
"I would encourage you, if they want to do it, to see if Fort Gordon and the Charlie Norwood VA in Augusta, GA, are not a part of that."
"I think circuit riders are an excellent solution to what otherwise could be a problem of a more impersonal evaluation."
"Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for calling this hearing."
"The traveling public is significantly upset."
"I would welcome that."
"That's a good decision."
"I would make that request, through you, to the Chairman and Ranking Member."
"Well, following up on Senator Johanns' comment, this is the automated imaging recognition picture--this is a little small--which was given to me, which clearly addresses the privacy issue in its entir..."
"My last question and/or comment is this: other than the pat-down, the biggest amount of feedback I get are young children."