"This has probably been one of the more focused and direct Subcommittee meetings and hearings that we have had."
"Shame on anyone, especially in the VA or on this Committee, who doesn't have that same sense of urgency."
"I would argue an admonishment is not even a real penalty, it is kind of like being grounded without having your allowance taken away."
"The testimony provided today is an important contribution as we move forward with the legislation, particularly the two draft bills."
"I appreciate VA's willingness to consider the ultimate objectives of today's legislation; improve efficiency, reduce waste, and provide better outcomes for veterans."
"Freedom is always worth fighting for."
"H.R. 4429, by Congressman Bergman of Michigan, directs the Secretary of the Interior to reissue a final rule on double-crested cormorant depredation orders."
"I completely understand the importance of fisheries that support aquatic life and the need to find a balance between competing interests."
"Forcing a reissuance without adequately addressing the science sets a bad precedent that this Committee should want to avoid."
"I want to thank the Committee for holding the hearing today to consider my bill, H.R. 4429, the Cormorant Control Act."
"I want to thank the Chairman and the Committee for holding this hearing today to consider my bill--H.R. 4429, the Cormorant Control Act--to address a growing problem in the Great Lakes region."
"Without the ability to effectively manage cormorant populations, the livelihood of our recreational and commercial fishing industries is threatened--which is critical to our local economies."