Patty Murray actually said...

"We have talked about several times today the VBA moving from this paper system into one that uses technology to help speed up work and improve the final decision."

"I really want to avoid what happened during the last shutdown when veterans received checks late and some services were curtailed."

"I am going to be introducing legislation very soon to fix this problem. I hope to be working with Senator Burr on this."

"I need assurances that our veterans will continue to receive vital services and payments that they have earned."