Older veterans, we all lived through this where you wouldn't go to a VA hospital because you were afraid of the care you would get.

It is absolutely ludicrous that we don't have that seamless.

In a time of economic uncertainty, we have to be very pointed in how we are doing this.

If you leave with anything, leave with the faith that although messy and ugly and, as Churchill said, the worst form of government ever, as democracy is, but better than every other one.

I think it is being targeted, laser focused on that while moving the things we can.

We need those few good men and women when they come back to go to the VA if they need the care.

Thank you each for being here. More importantly, thank you for choosing to serve our veterans.

You understand that this country's promise to our veterans is sacred, and to make sure that it is followed through with is not only our moral responsibility, it is our national security responsibility.

It is my hope that through our mutual efforts, we can make the difference needed to increase access to C&P exams.

Jon is trying to get it right. He chose to be there, and since day one has decided that first and foremost the care of our veterans trumps everything else.

I always say this to our friends from the VA. I am your staunchest supporter, but I will be your harshest critic, because if one veteran falls through the crack, it is one too many.