Richard Burr actually said...

"If confirmed, do I have your assurance that you will be proactive in notifying the Committee, both sides of the aisle, on any issues that deal with the Veterans Administration?"

"Let me work with you to identify some other areas that potentially might have an interest in funding some of this preservation."

"I really do believe that the vision that Secretary Shinseki and the President have articulated for the VA is one that can be effective and realistic."

"I have seen some of the best try and only attain marginal success."