"I think we continue to be a step behind up until this point, this response point."
"My math says we're going to be behind the eightball on day one because we won't have enough beds."
"If you'd get that to us, I'd appreciate it."
"I think we've already spiraled. I think we're in that spiral now."
"This legislation is a first step in providing veterans with the ability to choose where they receive care if VA is unable to provide care within a timely manner or if they live greater than 40 miles f..."
"The problems within VA seem to be rooted in two things. One is the culture that has been created, and I think that culture has been created because there was a lack of accountability."
"My time has expired, but let me say once again I thank you and your staff for the process you are going through."
"Culture change is difficult, but I think we can do it."
"Today the Committee is holding another hearing on the state of health care within VA, specifically focusing on the final IG report released last month as it relates to Phoenix."
"Since our last hearing on the state of VA health care, Congress has moved forward with historic legislation that will improve access to health care to veterans across the Nation, which was signed into..."
"While this is an essential first step in addressing the systemic issues facing the Department of Veterans Affairs, there is still much more work to be done."