"the complaint that I hear from veterans in Montana, and Senator Moran referred to this, it is the length of time for an appointment to be scheduled."
"Congratulations. The fact that VA is performing well above the average on metrics regarding patient-doctor communication and care transition is really a testament to your hard work."
"93 percent of veterans surveyed stated that they have total trust in their VA facility to take care of their primary health care needs."
"I mean, they really cannot complain about not having access if access is not there, but it is the amount of time it takes."
"Just a quick follow-up, I think Senator Blackburn is going to be coming in, in a second."
"And there will be opportunities for questions for the record, Senator Blumenthal."
"If we really want to address any issue--I do not care if it is schools, law enforcement, housing, the list is quite long, especially for those large land-based Tribes--then we need to figure out ways ..."
"People do not understand the housing challenges in Indian Country. Many folks back here do not understand the trust responsibilities we have to Native Americans."
"It has always been very, very difficult to get NAHASDA passed, and it is something that is very, very important, and we need to get it funded at a level that will work."
"Increasing staffing requirements at a time when we cannot find the people to fill open positions is a dangerous policy."
"What happens with the others? Which is not what this Committee is supposed to be about, but the truth is we all have--there ought to be some notifications made by the rest home that talks about what t..."