"So you can rest assured that this Committee is absolutely committed to putting this in the past"
"So this is a funding issue? If we had given more money these guys would have received better care?"
"Well, I appreciate that, but now I feel even worse for our three veterans sitting here, knowing that we didn't strap the rockets on this one then and get it going."
"I do believe at times it is been there as a crutch for a failure to deliver at times."
"I am the biggest supporter of what we do for our veterans, but I would be remiss to say how incredibly disappointed I am."
"These three didn't come here for pity or for handouts or for anything. They simply wanted care that this Nation has the ability to deliver."
"I agree with the Chairman that it is important that this Committee takes a look at the progress being made in implementing this legislation."
"It is critical that Congress conducts strict oversight into how this program is developed and implemented to assure that our Nation's servicemembers and veterans are well served."
"I look forward to listening to the testimony being presented today, and am encouraged that there will be future discussions and oversight on this matter as well."
"I commend your service and I thank you for helping to educate us today."
"Thank you for the opportunity to come and express our support of the budget and some suggestions that we think will improve on."
"I am very much encouraged by the President's commitment in his budget outline to making gains on all these fronts."