"It's impossible for me to believe that we can fully take advantage of any investment in prevention, wellness, and chronic-disease management if, in fact, the delivery point of healthcare is an emergency room."
"I think it's extremely difficult to really penetrate this problem, when so many Americans don't have a medical home."
"We've got to rethink our entire education system, if in fact, we want to integrate education and physical fitness together."
"A great deal of congratulations on the direction of the trend right now, that we are doing much better, and I think we are learning."
"I think, in my view, there is always more to be done with any situation, however complex it may be."
"Thank you for the ever-changing treatment process that we go through. It does prove that the VA is listening and learning."
"The Department of Defense has a critical role to play, but so do community organizations, veterans groups, nonprofits, churches, and others."
"The reasons which lead a young man or woman to contemplate ending their life are complex. So, too, are the solutions to prevent that from happening."
"I am sorry I overlooked your military service. Thank you for that."
"Well, my next question was, did you understand the full array of services, as well."
"This problem is real."