Kathleen Rice actually said...

"It is concerning to me the number of the overpayment debt collection cases that I have seen in my district have involved elderly veterans."

"This 94-year-old veteran, who served his country and played by the rules and informed the VA of the passing of his wife, to be hit with this financial burden when he can't--I mean, he can't pay for hi..."

"There is simply--I mean, I think this case highlights exactly what you said, which is when rules are put in place and they are not followed."

"I mean, I hope that everyone on this panel sees the ridiculousness of this situation."