"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."
"I am appreciative of your service. I am appreciative of the Chairman and the Ranking Member for not giving an inch on this issue."
"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."
"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."
"We can't allow these challenges to prevent us from delivering timely care and benefits to our returning servicemembers."
"Ending the disability claims backlog is of the utmost importance to veterans and their families."
"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 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."
"I can tell you from being around here, that is an unusual and a very appreciated gesture and it shows his concern."
"I am optimistic, as I said. Again, this is a legacy that is the envy of the world."