"I can certainly agree that there is no intention to do so, but I think we all agree here that the objective here is to make sure that those veterans that request mental health counseling get it as soon as absolutely possible."
"I would first like to commend all of you for your efforts to assist our veterans with disability claims."
"I share your dedication to those who have sacrificed so much for our great Nation."
"I want to thank the Chairman for having this hearing today."
"We need to start treating China like a developed country."
"Making the veterans' preference laws stronger is one of those few no-cost things you have the latitude to accomplish even in a tough year which can really improve the lives of disabled veterans."
"H.R. 4048, Improving Contracting Opportunities for Veteran-Owned Small Businesses Act of 2012, introduced by Representative Bill Johnson (R-OH), would amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify th..."
"Why did VA ask for money to expand while simultaneously planning to build a new facility well over the authorized project limit?"
"The issues discussed here today were yet another example of this Committee's efforts to reach out to the VA with founded concerns in an attempt to quickly and easily resolve them."
"If you want to talk about costing tens of thousands of direct and indirect coal jobs, and causing electricity rates to go higher, then we should go forward with that goal."
"This hearing will come to order. I want to welcome everyone to today's hearing on the VA'S Dubious Contracting Practices: Savannah."