Bill Cassidy actually said...

"Frankly, we are not allowing veterans to stay close to home and have a higher-quality, more-likely-to-live experience."

"VA patients have a longer wait time, with a lower rate of referral."

"The higher the volume the more likely someone survives."

"If you get transplanted you have a higher quality-of-life, you are more likely to live longer, and it costs the taxpayer less money."