Sherrod Brown actually said...

"I would ask, if you are confirmed, if you would work with the VHA to interpret the law so that veterans who are enrolled in the program are able to seek treatment at a medical facility that actually o..."

"We are all hopeful that by changing the distance to forty miles driving, not forty miles as the crow flies, more veterans will take advantage of the pilot program."

"Thank you for holding this hearing. Dr. Shulkin, thank you for being here, and Ms. Council, thank you for testifying and for your willingness to serve our country."

"I strongly believe that if the medical facility within 40 miles does not provide the specific treatment required by the veteran, that veteran should be able to seek outside medical care."