"the respite is critical, because without that, it is very difficult to keep going, but with that, I think you can keep going, you know."
"I want to start by commending, this sounds like a pretty impressive program to get off the ground, and certainly the goal of it."
"I think it is significant, and I want to commend my colleagues for recognizing and passing this law, the value of the caregiver."
"We should make a correction then."
"I consider myself a frugal Yankee for New Hampshire, how can we be saving going forward by helping to support caregivers and keeping our veterans in the home?"
"I had spoken previously about a personal family situation in my family, and my father, a World War II vet, who had cared for my mother at home."
"So it is a message to Congress. Well, consider it received."
"I am concerned about an issue that they raised with regard to because they have been seeking independence..."
"I want to not ignore what has happened here, but get past that to what we can look forward to."
"It was very impressive."
"Thank you for being a mentor to me in my first term, I truly appreciate it."