"But if it is defining success better and having better performance metrics, if we are chasing the wrong thing in that regard, if it is authority you don't have, we have to just be clear so we can purs..."
"the bureaucracy at the VA is absolutely, fundamentally broken, and nowhere is it more broken than on the IT management side."
"I would fire you guys as a client if I were Mr. Kammerer, I would be disappointed."
"Our men and women in uniform deserve a modern sized GI Bill--I appreciate this Committee's work in that regard."
"I second his comments on Mr. Poe's legislative proposal and hope we can find the technical remedies"
"I think the GI Bill is much more valuable to the university."
"I think performance-based funding is actually where I would like to go."
"It's not just about inputs and outputs, but most importantly-outcomes."
"This legislation is important for student veterans."
"I believe, like all of my colleagues, that veterans and their families deserve the very best services, benefits, and care that we can provide them."
"There has been an increase in demand by 12 percent, but they have cut the program $257 million."
"I support this president 100 percent. I think he is doing most of the right things."