"I am hopeful that this Committee and then the full Senate will move quickly to consider Mr. Gould for Deputy Secretary."
"He will strive to create an organization focused on giving veterans results."
"He welcomed the opportunity to work for veterans."
"I tell him that the three things you must do immediately is Medicaid, Medicaid, and Medicaid, because that is where 20 percent of the budget is."
"Will you please describe the steps your office is taking to remedy chronic Medicaid reimbursement problems?"
"I understand the OCFO is struggling with recruiting and retention."
"I hope you will redouble your efforts to make sure that good internal controls are in place throughout the District Government."
"I believe government functions best when all of its members work together."
"I think it would be appropriate, yes. We would like to keep----"
"I am encouraged by your efforts to recover these funds."
"We have been urging the council and the mayor to consolidate that effort."