Thom Tillis actually said...

"I think it's irresponsible. We've had this--the Secretary come before this committee and say that the number and severity of threats have not been greater since 9/11."

"If we need a backlog to be created because we have people who may have legitimate claims, create the backlog and then we will figure out how to fund the operation to draw down the backlog."

"It is unacceptable and irresponsible not to have that position filled by somebody and I call on the Administration to do their job."

"I have been told that there have been claims denied since I was given an assurance that they would not be for at least the three types of diseases."