Jon Tester actually said...

"I want to thank the Chairman and Ranking Member. I want to thank both of you, Secretaries, for being here today."

"The VA needs to encourage reporting of wrongdoings by providing clear information about where to voice concerns while also strengthening protections for whistleblowers."

"This bill recognizes that proactive VA oversight of its programs and having more engagement from leadership prevents harm from happening in the first place."

"The fact is even one case of fraud, malicious patient harm, or abuse of power at the VA is one too many."