Chris Pappas actually said...

"Obviously at BVA, we are grateful for the attorneys, the judges that are so essential in that system to ensure that it operates efficiently, but also, most importantly, effectively and accurately for ..."

"Ensuring veterans receive a decision on their appeals promptly, along with an accurate and comprehensive decision, remains a top priority."

"It just does not seem like the opportune time to be cutting back or scaling back support for this critical program."

"Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. And Mr. Madrid, thanks very much for your leadership and your comments here today about entrepreneurial development."