Mazie Hirono actually said...

"IAVA supports this draft legislation, which would expand eligibility for reimbursement for emergency medical treatment to certain veterans."

"I hope that you will be supportive of this kind of a change because they are in a situation over which we have no control."

"We owe all servicemembers and veterans, no matter when and where they served, the care they need and the benefits they have earned, and these measures would help fulfill that commitment."

"These bills do a lot of good, from improving dental health services and making mental health services available to veterans and their families."