Jim McGovern actually said...

"I just--I don't get it."

"All it is is a recognition, a medal or whatever is deemed appropriate, but something that would honor their service and recognize their service."

"You, in the last fiscal year, raised the amount for this program from $5 million to $10 million, and we are here to ask that we continue the $10 million."

"They were never recognized at the time for their service to our country, and many of us thought that they deserve some sort of recognition."