the 85/15 rule seems to make sense when I understand it as you have to have some demonstration that there is value to the program

I principally believe strongly that the more that we can divest the VA of services where they can be done on the ground, in the community, in relationship with the customer, the better and more effective.

creating a culture that supports the veterans is really what--that is the ultimate goal.

If we are saving three years of tuition, that is even better, to the Chairman's point about safeguarding the taxpayer's dollars.

if our office can be of assistance to you, that is what we are here for.

I am so pleased and truly inspired by you guys and your commitment to helping your fellow brother and sister in the bond of being a veteran.

It seems to me that in a situation where the program is for veterans, you will never be able to prove out that 15 percent.

You had me at saving billions of dollars.

I think especially there is skepticism as a Republican where some of these monies, where they go and what are the results.

the American people on both sides of the aisle are fed up with Washington...

The Veterans Accountability Act has been worked on now for several years, and that, I think, goes to the heart of many of the problems with the VA.