"I think it builds trust is that, you know, we are not calling over to trap somebody into saying something, just running something by them: What do you think about this bill on speeding the backlog, do you really think it would help?"
"It is not opportunity of outcomes. It is opportunity to get in the business."
"Will our veterans be safer if they follow your recommendations?"
"I urge VA to implement this system and to develop an automated inventory control system that is compatible with the unique identifiers."
"Well, thank you, Mr. Chairman, and thank you for your continued care of our Nation's veterans and willingness to make sure we do our job of oversight."
"What is the time frame on getting to that single comprehensive tracking system?"
"That is how a large private sector would do the same way?"
"I do think it is admirable that there is going to be a connection to whether these things are followed through with."
"When my folks at Mayo Clinic tell me that the cardiology at Mayo, Minneapolis, is the best in the world, that is a good thing."
"Thank you, Mr. Wilton. Just two quick ones here for you."
"But I would also like to thank Ranking Member Kirkpatrick for her work on this and for the opportunity to allow me to be here today."