"I believe, one of the President's best choices for Cabinet Secretary."
"It does not do anybody any good unless they fully understand the benefits to which they are entitled."
"It was wrong for the previous administration to throw those people out and deny them admission to our VA system."
"This budget ends the disabled veterans tax by supporting full concurrent receipt."
"I think that helped get us on our way and the President's way and Secretary Shinseki's way on a much better VA budget than we have had in years past."
"I believe that this budget begins the process of addressing that very serious problem."
"Much work needs to be done. Veterans, whether living in Cadiz or Cleveland, deserve access to the quality health care that honors their sacrifice."
"These brave men and women were made a solemn promise that if they defended our country, we would provide them with services they have earned and they deserve."
"Profiteers exploited the American dream, peddling subprime loans in the quest for more bonuses, more private jets, more European vacations."
"The plan the administration is proposing will help at least 9 million struggling families hold onto their homes."
"We owe it to the Americans we serve to respond quickly and forcefully to the housing crisis."