"So if I could--and I'm sorry to interrupt you, just as my time expires, if I could sketch out a scenario..."
"I want to see a real commitment in writing on paper to which we can hold you and the Secretary accountable for."
"I share Chairman Arrington's concern about how long it has taken the VA to standardize its process to record official time."
"It's clear to me that this has not been a priority for the VA."
"I think we share a common interest and goal in ensuring every veteran is served and treated with the utmost dignity and respect, gets the greatest quality of care, and the best outcomes."
"I'm grateful to hear from almost every Member of this Committee their assurance that they are not opposed to union representation at the VA."
"The veterans that I spoke to...said that they had received excellent timely care."
"Mr. O'Rourke. Thank you, Mr. Chairman."
"Thanks for having me at the hearing today. Just to close the loop on your earlier question about block buys and oversight."
"the invasion of Iraq set off a chain of consequences, some of them factoring into what we are talking about today."
"the decision to remove Muammar Gaddafi in Libya had some very negative consequences, which we are still dealing with today."