"I was told that personally by Jeff Jackson, the agent. All of this was illegal."
"we will simply not tolerate substandard care for our veterans under any circumstance."
"we will investigate it and keep the pressure on VA until the problems are resolved"
"when leadership complained that the DEA was hurting the care of 43,000 Veterans connected to the Jackson VAMC, he told them he was not responsible for improper care/narcotic polices--they were."
"I had already sent emails in early June 2012 telling leadership, including Mr. Battle, that such a practice was illegal per the DEA."
"Jeff Jackson told me in person that he had personally reviewed such issues with leadership--and knowing and enforcing such regulations is what the DEA does."
"I trust, Mr. Chairman, that did not come out of my time."
"this Congress' inability, Madam Secretary, to pass a jobs bill and recognize a real need for the American people"
"I am disappointed in the Fiscal Year 2013 recommendation to eliminate the Health Careers Opportunity Program, or HCOP."
"But there is genocide now taking place in the Nuba Mountains and it is aided and abetted by the Chinese government."
"Having served as Ambassador to Burkina Faso, I'm aware of the importance, if confirmed, of working with this committee and the Congress in order to advance United States interests in Malawi."
"I'm also deeply grateful for the support of Senator Enzi; his wife, Diane; Senator Barrasso; and my husband, Mark."