"I think this is a gross waste of taxpayer resources."
"The President also announced recently that--these are his words--'We are sending the United States military to secure our border with Mexico.'"
"I would love to work with his office and you and see if we can't resolve those concerns"
"Mr. O'Rourke. And just since we have everyone at the same table, the question brought up about Ashford College, by Mr. Hubbard, anything you can say about that?"
"I don't understand that, Mr. Ranking Member, and I am going to send a letter and follow up."
"This bill proposes requiring schools that accept VA education dollars to adopt veteran-friendly policies."
"Mr. O'Rourke. Could we open it to all 5, and your concern would be eliminated?"
"Mr. O'Rourke. Let me ask you one more question. Mr. Poe's legislation to assist those veterans who are living in places like Houston who are still trying to obtain their earned education benefit, desp..."
"I look forward to learning more about these bills and working together with you and other Members of the Committee to see how we can improve the care and services that we provide to those who have ser..."
"I do not understand--I would not expect you to tell me that everything is okay, because it is--definitely not."
"We are getting a better understanding of it. I would not characterize it as a good picture at this point, not satisfactory to me."