Chellie Pingree actually said...

"The current policy states that they will be very liberal in deciding MST cases and should accept secondary markers as the proof that the assault occurred."

"I totally appreciate how brave she is to come with us today and tell her story."

"I think we have to be sure that VBA gives MST survivors the benefit of the doubt, especially when so many of these survivors have lost faith in the system they swore to uphold."

"I think generally the VA is doing a good job providing counseling and treatment to victims of MST, but when it comes to awarding benefits, MST survivors face tremendous roadblocks and bureaucratic red..."