"I think Congress should be involved. I think a new AUMF does make a lot of difference."
"your tenacity will be noted. You have done a great job of pushing on this bill for a long period of time."
"It is not hard to pass benefits. It is hell to take them back."
"We are not raising any expenditure to the taxpayer. We are just trying to meet our obligation to our veterans."
"I have consistently said that any change in the process to improve it must include an acceleration in dealing with the 470,000 veterans whose claims are pending today at the VA."
"I do not think anybody in this administration started out with a unanimous vote he received."
"I want to know."
"The anger is going to get louder and the frustration deeper."
"I appreciate Senator Heller bringing up the question about IU."
"when a veteran, when an American citizen signs up in the United States military and commits themselves to a period of service...we are obligated as a nation to pay for those benefits."
"Your words are heard. We appreciate your input. We look forward to working with you toward providing the benefits that are earned and deserved for our veterans."