03/03/2010
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"I really appreciate your holding this hearing on IT solutions for benefits delivery at the VA; and I want to thank our witnesses who are here today."
"Veterans who have served on our behalf since September 11, 2001, have earned these benefits and they have a right to expect them on time."
"I recognize that the implementation of benefits delivery is challenging, but because of the compressed timeline and changes to the payment structure, I look forward to hearing from the VA."
"I am eager to learn more about the VA's plans to leverage the power of IT to improve the quality and timeliness of our benefits delivery because our veterans deserve no less."