"I think there is--it is difficult for families and veterans to determine the long-term care resources that are available to them."
"Your authorities preceded the Choice Act. So when you use the word 'choice' in one of those three options, it is really not related to the Choice Act, correct?"
"What should happen when a small-town nursing home comes to me and says: We would like to care for our veterans in our community, but we have no contract with the VA. What can you do to help us?"
"I would like to know if it, which is now operational--does it give you additional authorities, make it easier for a veteran to get nursing home in a community, or unchanged?"
"I have a goal of seeing that the STARBASE Program is expanded in Kansas."
"I have always known you to tell the truth, at least on some occasions."
"I understand and appreciate the crucial role that the National Guard and Reserve play."
"I want to make certain that you will work to preserving and expanding the access to that care under the MISSION Act."
"If confirmed, would you commit to preserving or expanding the access to care that veterans have currently?"
"I would indicate that there is a significant opportunity for the VA to make certain that the decisions it makes here in Washington, DC, which I hope are informed by input from those at home, that once..."
"The question I asked makes sense to you? I mean, the circumstances I described you would understand that they happen too frequently. That makes sense to you?"