"Thank you very much."
"I wanted to ask you, as we continue to think about how to create a stronger, safer housing system--managing risk is going to be a central concern."
"But we can't overcorrect and create a situation that makes it impossible for people to purchase homes."
"I wanted to ask you today what safeguards are in place to keep what happened at Arlington from happening at our VA national cemeteries."
"I need assurances that our veterans will continue to receive vital services and payments that they have earned."
"I really want to avoid what happened during the last shutdown when veterans received checks late and some services were curtailed."
"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."
"Are you committed to fixing the rating schedule?"
"I do not need to tell you it is not going to be easy, but it has to be done"
"I think we need to continually re-evaluate the burial needs of our veterans"
"Every organization needs a leader, and I am anxious to have permanent leadership at the top of both the VBA and the NCA."