Hal Rogers actually said...

"You must choose between a bribe or assassination, silver or lead, right?"

"It is imperative that the Department of Defense and VA work together quickly to firmly establish this center and valuable Eye Trauma Registry to assist our young men and women in uniform facing vision..."

"Our brave soldiers, sailors, airmen who have lost their vision will survive and can thrive, but if we can prevent vision loss, we ought to do everything possible to make that happen."

"I am very, very pleased to see your Subcommittee conducting this very important hearing and timely hearing and initiation of the Vision Center of Excellence."