I will not apologize for the added claimed by Agent Orange.

I think it would work, but I do think the STOCK Act, I think we have thought about this--it wasn't crafted overnight.

the idea of a 9 percent approval rating, that is a disgrace to not only all of us, it is a disgrace to those who have worked so hard to build the democracy.

the idea of serving in Congress is the single greatest honor that your neighbors can bestow upon you.

I think Mr. Hensarling brought up some very good points in understanding wanting to fix this but do this in a measured manner that makes sense.

This is the bare minimum. It took us 6 years to get 7 people.

I would argue we need to hold ourselves to a higher standard.

I take no pleasure in seeing colleagues who I know have integrity being drawn into something that is very ambiguous.

I support the VA policy on this. I support 38 CFR 74.

I am certainly the VA's staunchest supporter. But at times, I can be the harshest critic.

I believe this follow-up hearing deserves this Committee's full attention.