The Florida Panther's recovery plan is 114 years long. It doesn't mean the ESA is a failure.

ESA is not perfect, but I also think when I see some of the language coming up that only one percent of species have been delisted.

If we are to be successful we must work together to achieve a claims system that lives up to the service and sacrifices of our veterans.

If we can put a man on the moon, we can certainly ensure that veterans receive the benefits they've earned in a timely fashion.

I am appreciative of your service. I am appreciative of the Chairman and the Ranking Member for not giving an inch on this issue.

Ending the disability claims backlog is of the utmost importance to veterans and their families.

We can't allow these challenges to prevent us from delivering timely care and benefits to our returning servicemembers.

I would like to know a name of which person in the VA was indifferent because I think to paint with a broad brush the number of people at VA that are out there doing a good job.

Your legislation simply authorizes them to be honored as 'veterans of the Armed Forces' but prohibits the award of any new benefit.

I wish the distinguished Whip would have waited for answers today, and I do bristle a bit at the idea of indifference.

I can tell you from being around here, that is an unusual and a very appreciated gesture and it shows his concern.