"Hearing from your members is vital to shaping our policy and overseeing the actions of the VA."
"It is my top priority of mine to hold the VA accountable for you, the men and women who serve, no matter what."
"I want to talk about toxic exposure for just a moment."
"There are a number of issues requiring legislative action, from veteran suicide to homelessness to education benefits."
"Toxic exposure is a cost of war. We must vigorously resist any attempts to return to the bad old days."
"Each of us can always count on the DAV to let us know how Congress can best support our nation's veterans."
"We have also been working in a bipartisan and bicameral way to improve VA's Community Care Programs."
"I am honored to welcome the national leadership of the Disabled American Veterans."
"On Tuesday, DAV members and other veteran service organizations joined me at a press conference to call for swift passage of the Major Richard Star Act."
"That is why I am proud to have DAV's support for one of my top priorities this year, passing the Major Richard Star Act."
"This bill has overwhelming bipartisan support and would allow combat-disabled veterans to collect their full DoD retirement pay and VA disability pay, and quite frankly, this bill is a no-brainer."