Tim Walz: “I can't thank the gentleman enough--smart legislation combining many good ideas, willingness to incorporate those best…”

“I can't thank the gentleman enough--smart legislation combining many good ideas, willingness to incorporate those best practices, and then, I think, forcing VA to start moving in that direction. This is an example, I think, of where the VA is at. And while we may disagree, and you saw a little bit of it today, it is not because there is any disagreement on what the final outcome is. Dr. Wenstrup's bill is smart. It will improve care; it will get good people in the VA; it will retain them; and it will improve HR practices to make sure that happens. I encourage my colleagues to support the bill and some of the amendments that will work to improve upon a very good piece of legislation. Mr. Chair, I yield back the balance of my time. The CHAIR. All time for general debate has expired.”