Political Quotes

“I want to thank Chairman Miller for his work to reform this mismanaged Department. Our Nation's veterans and their families never hesitated to respond to the call to serve their country. Recent news reports of VA mismanagement across this country are disgusting and disgraceful. We know of dozens of wrongful deaths that were due to VA negligence, including 13 in my State of Indiana. Senior executives who oversee this negligence are more likely to receive a bonus than to receive punishment. We cannot let this continue. This bill would give the VA Secretary authority to fire senior employees responsible for failures within the Department. I urge my colleagues to vote ``yes'' on this bill, and I will continue to do my part on the oversight and fighting for the Nation's 23 million veterans. I also call on the Senate today to bring greater accountability and transparency to the VA by passing the numerous bipartisan bills that have left this House, including this one, that could be stalled in the Senate. Our veterans deserve nothing but the best. {time} 1330”