"I am very pleased that the VA will open a new expanded health center in South Bend for outpatient and specialty care in 2012."
"Accessibility to specialty care is an issue of particular concern to my district and to many districts nationwide."
"I have the privilege of representing Elkhart, Indiana, which is where President Obama went about 2 days ago."
"But until we get to the other side--when the folks in Elkhart and the rest of my district come back home from work..."
"I believe President Obama has made an excellent decision with his selection of the general."
"Reducing the backlog of hundreds of thousands of veterans who have been waiting months for their disability benefits."
"Secretary Shinseki's record of service to this Nation is one of steadfast dedication and solid judgment."
"I see a great possibility for expansion of services to veterans there, particularly given the highly rural nature of the veterans between El Paso and San Antonio."
"VA care and services have improved over the past years but we all know much work remains."
"People feel that, instead of standing up for them, the government has stood up for the special interests. They want new representation. They want change."