This is unacceptable, and VA Secretary Eric Shinseki, a retired U.S. Army General who has dedicated his life to military service and taking care of our brave warriors, agrees.

We believe there are common sense measures Congress can undertake to bolster the VA's efforts to ensure our veterans are getting the care they need in a more-timely manner.

The Quicker Benefits Delivery Act provides substantial, innovative, results-oriented measures that work to bolster the VA's current efforts.

Congress needs to do more to bolster the VA's current efforts to modernize its operations.

We, along with Senator Franken, have introduced bipartisan measures in both the House and Senate that will remove several hurdles to getting claims processed quickly.

It is important to remember our Veterans, as our nation moves past over a decade of war.

It is a singular honor to serve on this committee, and to testify in front of you is humbling and an honor.

Congress needs to do more to bolster VA's current efforts to modernize its operations and promote further improvements.

This issue of the claims backlog, it is corrosive, it is wrong. It wears at the soul of this country.

Mr. Speaker, once again, I thank the chairman for a smart piece of legislation. It is simple. It strikes that proper balance between safety on our roads and a smooth flow of commerce. This is a matter of life and death. It has been a…

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself as much time as I may consume. I rise in support of H.R. 4076, a commonsense bill. I would also like to thank the chairman for always striking the proper balance between safety and the smooth operation of…