I have to believe that there is a link between the kind of care she was getting at that hospital and her death 2 weeks later.

See, I do not want to give the VA a pass on this, and I believe that that is what this line does.

As you know, I called for management changes in the Reno VARO.

Would a reasonable person come to the conclusion that wait-time manipulation contributed to patient deaths?

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

I want to thank the Secretary and also Mr. Griffin for being here today.

I think there really is a structural overall change that needs to happen in some of these VAROs.

It is just absolutely unacceptable; and I also think change needs to occur.

I remain committed to addressing the VA disability claims backlog.

Did the VA play any part in the inclusion of this line?

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I want to express frustration that I have with the testimony.

This bipartisan, common sense legislation would allow for expedited access to public lands for Good Samaritan search and recovery organizations.

The reason I raise the question is there does seem to be some confusions.

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We just need to get the Federal Government out of the way so it can be utilized.

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My priority is representing Nevada's veterans and what is important to them.

I do not think there is any secret that my priority on this Committee is addressing the VA claims backlog, especially in light of the fact that Nevada has the worst backlog in the country.

The claims backlog is one of my top priorities on this Committee because Nevada's veterans continue to have one of the worst waits in the Nation.

Are you willing to make leadership changes where they are necessary?