Jon Tester actually said...

"By providing spending flexibility across community care programs, this legislation would provide the VA with the ability it needs in places like Montana and other areas."

"Together all of these things would assure that the VA is better able to utilize the tools at its disposal to better meet the healthcare needs of veterans."

"Would you agree that if we do not get that bill done, that it could have a dramatic impact or continue the kind of impacts we are having on veterans right now with Choice?"

"the nondefense discretionary cap is going to be $3 billion lower than it is this year, so we are going to get a double whammy off this thing, if you know what I mean."