Patty Murray actually said...

"I have certainly heard from veterans how difficult it can be to deal with this new reality."

"I think this is an absolutely essential service."

"Caring for our veterans shouldn't be a partisan issue. I think we all agree that our country has a duty to do whatever we can to improve the lives of those who have sacrificed so much for our country."

"MOAA applauds Senators Patty Murray (D-WA) and Susan Collins (R-ME) for long-term persistence in advancing this a bi-partisan bill."