"I hear so often from women veterans that you can provide all the service you want, but I have got to take care of my kids."
"You need authority from Congress to be able to provide childcare? Did I hear----"
"I applaud and thank you for your efforts to put more into the Grant and Per Diem Program."
"When a man tells you they are a veteran, folks immediately say yes. Women do not perceive themselves to be veterans."
"most people do not understand what women in today's military experience."
"Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman."
"I really appreciate what all of you have done, and going beyond the service now to come and talk with us about the important issue that we are discussing today."
"While it is the official policy of the military that women can not serve in combat, many of you talked about your experiences, whether it is Traumatic Stress Syndrome, being close to IED explosions, o..."
"I think the perception would be helped if the wording in the policy was changed, as well."
"I think that it is important that care be more comprehensive."
"I hear a lot from women about the access of childcare being a barrier to go to the VA."
"I love the video idea of showing the Lioness documentary at VA facilities."