"We are now charged with the oversight as VA implements the PACT Act, to ensure that the Department has the resources and the capacity to deliver the timely care and benefits that veterans deserve."
"The Deborah Sampson Act was passed--it was a bill that Senator Boozman and I worked on pretty hard to get across the finish line."
"We need all of you to let us know what is happening out in the field when it comes time for toxic-exposed veterans care and claims decisions."
"this is allowing combat-disabled veterans to collect their full DoD retirement pay and VA disability pay without an offset."
"We must also address mental health care and continue our work to end veteran suicide nationwide, particularly for our Native American veteran population."
"Normally we would have Ranking Member Moran and Ranking Member Takano speak next, but since they are not here we are going to turn it over to a dear friend of mine, somebody that I work with, in fact ..."
"My priorities for this Congress include opposing efforts to cut over $31 billion in VA funding."
"I hope you will work with us to make this workable, and I know it is going to be complicated."
"Thank you for the tremendous support you provided throughout the process."
"I do not think China, North Korea, Russia, or Iran gives a damn whether we exist or not, so why should we allow them entrance, any entrance, into our country?"
"We were not going to let this happen again, and thanks to our efforts last Congress we kept our promise."