Mr. Chairman, I yield myself the balance of my time. I express my disappointment with the gentleman. I do respect his service, and we have a fond attachment to our veterans in getting this right. Let me do something that doesn't happen…

We are trying to get at this and I cannot help but think this is somewhat of a microcosm of what goes on in the country, that we are polarized.

I want to thank you, Mr. Chairman, for your leadership and I yield back.

I believe this follow-up hearing deserves this Committee's full attention.

I am certainly the VA's staunchest supporter. But at times, I can be the harshest critic.

What we are asking for is...qualified veteran-owned small businesses getting the priority to get the contracts.

I think it is great for the citizens. I think what we are seeing is a great example of how the checks and balances can work.

The current requirement is for 100 percent control.

What you are doing is not just defrauding the taxpayers, you are cheating a veteran who is coming back from serving this Nation.

What I am trying to figure out is, is how we use what you have given us, how we apply that to improve.

I am curious about this. You know, I mentioned one. They said, no, it is seven.