"For these reasons, we strongly support this measure and urge its swift passage."
"Our women veterans deserve the best health care and maternal care available to them and their families."
"Ultimately, we are all working toward the same goal, and that is ensuring that the VA serves our veterans as best it can."
"Let's be clear on one fact. Whistleblowers are performing a public service. They are a critical resource, and they need to be protected."
"Frankly, the testimony today left me wanting more, and so I think further discussions and further hearings are warranted to ensure that things are moving in the right direction."
"I think we need to give you our commitment that we are going to do everything we can to protect folks who are in your position."
"I want to give you my commitment that we always intended to do a second hearing and we are eager to work with you."
"I absolutely agree, it is clear that this can't be the end of the conversation and we need to move forward expeditiously to continue it."
"I want to thank the three individuals who appeared on the first panel for all of their work and for being with us here today."
"I couldn't agree more than my colleague Miss Rice about the extent to which this is clearly a bipartisan problem."
"It is time for Congress to look at this crisis with fresh eyes."