Nita Lowey actually said...

"After working 4 years to reduce the claims backlog, it is once again increasing, and the Choice Program will soon run out of money and is in need of reform."

"It seems to me you make a lot of sense saying, we are not going to be in this business anymore, we want an off-the-shelf system."

"There are so many questions, but I must continue this discussion, having been part of this issue of records for the last 5, 6, 7 years."

"We as members of Congress, and you as the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, have a duty to provide the best care available to our veterans, who have sacrificed and faithfully served our Nation."