Mazie Hirono actually said...

"Moving forward, I expect VA to prioritize this and other items that advance equity and support for underserved and minority communities of veterans because attention to these issues is long overdue."

"I should think that we would want this kind of data so that we can really provide... effective support for our growing veteran population."

"we have all heard of veterans who have incomplete or piecemeal health records"

"making the transition from active to veteran status as seamless as possible is a really important goal"