"It is my view that Congress can find the additional funding required to protect the men, the women, and their families who make incredible daily sacrifices in service to our Nation."
"We think the Pentagon needs to focus more on fixing TRICARE and less on trying to charge more for it."
"We hope that you will be able to fix a glitch in the combat-related special compensation law that causes some to lose the pay that Congress meant for them."
"We believe that a civilian-style plan is inappropriate for military service conditions."
"I appreciate you bringing up the issue of the home of record and the difficulties that can be in providing services."
"I am grateful to be working with the Gold Star Wives in support of enactment of H.R. 775, which would eliminate the SBP/DIC offset."
"I personally oppose raising the TRICARE fees for non-Medicare-eligible retirees."
"I urge you to look up the bill, for all of you."
"Individual information... is so helpful for us to know the real-world impact of the legislation."
"I want to urge you to write letters--they can be handwritten letters, they can be e-mails--of how particular legislation, either that is pending or needs to be adjusted or regulations that need to be ..."
"I would like to thank the chairwoman for having this hearing this afternoon. It really has been very helpful to me."
"It is certainly a big day to have the Gold Star Wives recognized."