“I think we can all unequivocally say in 2026, football is not going anywhere.”
“When giant corporations and Wall Street investors buy up all the fire truck manufacturers, it’s a threat to public safety.”
“I want to stop the spread. They are picking homes like you, and I pick tomatoes in the grocery store.”
“It is imperative that FEMA helps communities quickly respond to wildfires and increase their resilience to future wildfire disasters”
“They are picking houses the way you pick tomatoes at the grocery store.”
“Protecting and defending innocent life is and remains important to our Legislature, governor, attorney general and citizens.”

Political Quotes

Richard Burr

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Richard Burr is an American politician serving as the senior United States senator from North Carolina since 2005. A member of the Republican Party, Burr has focused on issues such as veterans' health care and the relationship between the Department of Veterans Affairs and academic institutions. Throughout his tenure, he has been involved in various legislative efforts aimed at improving services for veterans and enhancing the efficiency of government programs.

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Nov 29, 2011

We still do not do that. It still does not happen.

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Nov 29, 2011

Would you find it unacceptable if, in fact, the system was not providing what the health care professional prescribed to have?

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Nov 29, 2011

It is troubling to me that you can have a not-for-profit organization like Give an Hour.

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Nov 29, 2011

Mental health treatment is trumped by new entries into the VA system.

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Nov 29, 2011

These are all issues that exist with the current mental health plan at VA.

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Nov 29, 2011

I have a tremendous amount of respect for all of you.

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Nov 29, 2011

I want to thank you for holding this important hearing today to examine the barriers that veterans face in receiving the mental health services from the VA.

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Nov 29, 2011

As a policymaker, our commitment to our country's veterans are we are going to get you better.

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Nov 29, 2011

How is it that that Give an Hour can identify the need for flexibility in the delivery of mental health services but the VA cannot?

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Nov 29, 2011

I do question whether, when we think about the 24 hours ahead of us whether we see the human face of that veteran first.

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Nov 29, 2011

Unfortunately, their stories are not unique. I continue to hear from veterans about the problems they run into trying to get mental health care.

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Nov 29, 2011

I will give you credit for having one. How about that? But I have yet to see one yet.

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