This is one of our greatest opportunities to make lasting improvement.

What we do possibly within the next weeks and months will have decades long implications.

This nation is committed to getting this right.

If we miss this opportunity or don't cease to rise to the occasion, then shame on all of us.

We all know there should be one record. We all know that DoD and VA should work together.

It's incredibly disappointing to hear how you've been handled. It's beyond the pale that some of this would go on.

We need to figure out a national veterans' policy. We need to have a national focus on this.

We should be stewards of every taxpayer dollar and no veteran should receive a claim that doesn't deserve it.

I am amazed at the lack of anticipating what is going to be asked of you when you come here...

If you are serious about this triage, I would think you would be turning over every stone to find a physician.

I am your staunchest supporter, but I will be your harshest critic when it needs to be.