"I really appreciate that we are talking about the positive attributes of veterans."
"I think it is important... to investigate the origins of COVID-19."
"I firmly believe that physicians with their extensive medical training and clinical experience play a pivotal role in providing comprehensive care for veterans."
"It is important to me and to my colleagues on both sides of the aisle that all veterans seeking care in the VA are ensured quality care that is safe and effective."
"What harms veterans is when we cannot give them the healthcare that they deserve."
"Together we must ensure that veterans receive the highest standard of care and that their healthcare needs are met by providers with the appropriate qualifications and expertise."
"We have got to do better for our veterans in a lot of different areas."
"I have heard that the VA has made a greater effort to engage these groups in the ensuing months and that is something I hope to hear more about today."
"We do not want to be doctors. That is where I think a lot of physicians really get confused."
"Let us not forget that when considering policies that may have a significant impact on the care they receive."
"People do not typically get sued because they have got a bad outcome. They get sued because they have a poor relationship with an unhappy patient."