"We have set a goal this year to get 38,000 veterans, homeless veterans, into permanent housing this calendar year."
"Our whole strategy is to get a vet into housing first and then make sure that we provide the wrap-around services that help him stay in housing."
"We will make sure that there is no slip from cup to lips there."
"I think there is historically--and maybe today of all days especially, as Senator Boozman underscored, is probably a day to recognize that legislated presumptions play an important role."
"I think as a group I think we should work through those consistent with the way we have been having those discussions."
"We are trying to balance both of those."
"The budget provides needed funding for women veterans."
"the budget ensures we can continue the growth and success of our Caregiver Support Program."
"Community care, as Senator Boozman said, and direct care are both important."
"the budget request is critical."
"President Biden defined our country's most sacred obligation as preparing and equipping the troops we send into harm's way and then caring for them and their families when they return."
"Getting our Veterans through this pandemic continues to be one of our department's highest priorities."