"Unfortunately for years, it has been clear that senior leaders at the Department of Labor do not put the focus that is needed on the Veterans' Employment and Training Service."
"So it is time to try something new, because the young people separating need a job now, they don't need a job in 15 years."
"VocRehab has improved dramatically in the last 15 years. But it still needs to be a separate division."
"Well, I look forward to seeing those types of numbers because that has got to be our guide as we try to decide what is best for the veteran and the VA itself as we go down the road."
"Sure. No, I think you do have to evaluate locally, but you can start with what it is in the big picture."
"So if we know what the budget is for all the health administration costs and what that is, can't that give us something to start with?"
"I am here for the same reason I think you are, is to make a difference and to make good decisions, but we have got to come up with those numbers because you can't decide if Choice is working better or..."
"I appreciate all of your testimonies and your lifelong concern for our veteran and for those that have served."
"I believe we can mitigate many other issues that have plagued and continue to plague previous generations of America's veterans."
"I have to tell you I am very honored to serve as chairman of this subcommittee"
"I believe that focusing only on the online version would shortchange our servicemembers of critically important information."