It may have been easier if you were able to have used the transition system after Inauguration Day.

I think that we have heard here today that everyone's focus and emphasis on planning and good management paid off.

I have the expectation that you will continue to strive to meet your time limits and accuracy goals.

As one of the only three current senators who received benefits under the original GI Bill after World War II, I know firsthand the value of this program.

I believe it provides a really important benefit to veterans.

To build on what Senator Burris was saying, and to clarify, the VA is making three payments on behalf of each student.

I hope we can truly work together to improve the educational benefits for our Nation's veterans and for their families.

Thank you very much, Mr. Stephens.

I will be working with all of you in the coming weeks to move that and move the entire Veteran Employment Assistance Act as a whole forward in the Senate.

We need a broad new legislative approach.

There are a number of provisions in need of modification.