Richard Burr actually said...

"I am trying to figure out, why did we do this?"

"Our philosophy of veterans' benefits must . . . be modernized, and the whole structure of traditional veterans' programs brought up to date."

"Is unduly restrictive . . . and inconsistent with current models of disability."

"I will only say to my colleagues and to those from the VA, I am not going to let this out of my teeth."