"Thank you, Chairman Johnson for holding this hearing."
"It is essential that the lease process be as quick, fair, and transparent as possible."
"Today's hearing will explore, in detail, issues surrounding the major medical facility lease for expanding the community-based outpatient clinic in Savannah, Georgia."
"I just want to thank you and your team for everything you have done for our veterans."
"They say they have never had the type of care and the type of services that they have received in recent years."
"I want to be assured that the VA is improving the program and has a solid roadmap to follow as we move forward."
"By close of business on March 9th, VA must provide its written opinion on what and how they can incorporate aspects of other federal fiduciary programs."
"This hearing provides us with an opportunity to learn of the many changes the VA has taken to improve this program since the Subcommittee on Disability and Memorial Assistance held a hearing last Cong..."
"This hearing provides a positive step forward in addressing and resolving these issues."
"This needs to stop."
"Holding its fiduciaries accountable through proper oversight is just one way the VA can take modest steps to improve the system."