Patty Murray actually said...

"Veterans deserve a system that works, not one that is torn apart and weakened over time."

"That may be concerning to veterans who want to use the VA facilities, and cutting out that much work, I think could have serious consequences for our VA hospitals and our providers."

"I think we have always told our veterans we would care for them for service-connected issues. This would be a major reversal of policy if we are all of a sudden charging them a copay for emergency vis..."

"I refuse to let substandard care be the status quo."