Patty Murray actually said...

"I am really pleased to see the policy changes in the VA budget providing greater access for non-disabled veterans with modest incomes."

"I do want to thank you for the proposed increase, which is an acknowledgement that the Federal Government does have an obligation to clean up those sites across the nation."

"Increasing the construction budget for the VA would provide construction jobs, and that is, I know, an important goal for the budget, as well."

"reducing the construction budget in particular by 15 percent is a real concern to many of us."