"One death from substance use disorder is one too many."
"I would have liked to have addressed the initiatives they are talking about today."
"Had the VA sent us testimony in a more timely manner, let me emphasize that, had the VA sent us testimony in a more timely manner, I would have liked to have addressed the initiatives they are talking..."
"I am not going to vote to grow the bureaucracy. I will vote to refine the bureaucracy."
"I look forward to continue working closely with Ranking Member Brownley and all of our members on both sides of the aisle."
"I think my predecessor did that as well."
"I would strongly recommend and encourage you to revisit the rule on surprise billing and make sure we are protecting providers and patients."
"I took care of my mother with Alzheimer's the last 2 years of her life. And I would say that for CMS to deny coverage of a medication that has been shown and approved by the FDA that could benefit tho..."
"I am even more concerned about scheduling processes and delays in cares."
"Transparency and accountability are key to building trust and confidence among veterans and their families who rely on VA medical facilities for their healthcare needs."
"I understand the challenges that you are having, but there are often times when veterans have extreme need and need to be addressed."