"I will not support turning Medicare into a voucher program because I do not think it is fair to ask a senior in District One to choose between medicines and food."
"It is a little unfair to kind of indict the VA for things that you have not really measured yet."
"I also look forward to getting to know the stakeholders better and to work with them as we try to address how our veterans receive the benefits that they have so honorably earned and truly deserve."
"I am hopeful it will be better."
"It disturbs me that the VA and the IG just do not see eye-to-eye on some of these findings."
"Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Earlier, Ms. Halliday said she hopes the next review will show that these things you have put in place show improvement. Do you hope so, too, or can you give us more reassuran..."
"As the new Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs, I look forward to working with you."
"We must address this."
"Well, thank you very much, Mr. Chairman, and thank you for calling today's hearing on this very important topic."
"I have come to the conclusion that the potential risks of this proposed mining operation outweigh the potential benefits."
"Perceived undue political influence has been part of the problem, and that must be addressed as well as staffing and training."