Daniel Akaka actually said...

"Average Ohioans must wait 479 days for their disability claims to be processed."

"I would like to be more specific and ask you to describe how SSA is handling the challenge of training."

"As Chairman, it is my responsibility to make certain that this Committee fulfills its obligation to conduct oversight of the Department of Veterans Affairs."

"There is no easy path, no simple answer, and no short-cut solution to creating a strong IT capability at VA."