Steven Daines actually said...

"Our Blue Water Navy veterans have waited far too long for the healthcare and benefits owed to them."

"I thank you for holding this hearing, and I want to thank the witnesses for coming here today."

"An arbitration pilot would ensure that we get swifter resolution to these legal challenges, not to stop the legal challenge but just try to get it done more quickly and more cost-effectively."

"I do not consider those timelines acceptable, and, yes, I think some streamlining would be necessary, still protecting that public involvement."