"Would it be your intention to foster a collaborative relationship between the VA and Congress?"
"I think your experience and record may uniquely position you as the right person for this job."
"I would ask you, upon your confirmation, would you make a special effort to review the status of that review?"
"If confirmed, how would you ask your staff to prioritize requests from various Members? Would it depend at all on whether the request is from the majority or minority?"
"How important do you believe a free flow of information is between the agency and Congress?"
"VA has more tools and resources than ever before to end homelessness for our Nation's veterans."
"I told you that I believed what VHA needs is a leader who will shake things up, one who is bold."
"I do believe that there is a willingness on both sides, at DOD and at VA, spearheaded by General Shinseki, to make this work."
"If a year from now we have got the same percentage number of cases that have not been referred and they exceed the statutory 60-day limit, what question should I ask of you then?"
"As Ranking Member, I do have some responsibilities to Members on this side of the aisle to actively do oversight."
"In my view, this will help prevent USERRA violations from occurring in the first place."