Chellie Pingree actually said...

"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..."

"Do you think the provisions in this bill would help the veterans affected by MST?"

"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."

"It is time now for the VA to treat all veterans with respect, and to provide the same level of care and benefits to our wounded warriors, regardless of the source of their wounds."