Kristi Noem actually said...

"the thing that is really unfortunate about the situation is that one of the biggest reasons you have used for closing down the Hot Springs facility has been cost and to the detriment of our veterans."

"But I would like to know what changes you are implementing."

"Secretary Shinseki, when we had a meeting with him in Washington, DC and talked about his decision to move forward with the EIS process--he promised that there would be no more reduction in services a..."

"So have you come closer together in number? Have you reconciled after you wrote these letters?"