Kelly Ayotte actually said...

"I think it is really important, and I hope that you also look at, as you look at this, how embracing has the VA been of access to non-VA care."

"So, I am hopeful, in the long term, that we are not just allowing the VA to want to perpetuate their own system, but we really do look at what is best for the veterans."

"I want to thank you, General, for your tremendous service to the country and for your family and for all those that serve underneath you."

"it is almost a self-perpetuating failure----"