We already give $75,800 for retraining but not for a specific position. To me this would just open it up to, not abuse, but people contesting things all the time. I don't think we can hold up the public service from appointing somebody to a position because a veteran wants the position but is not trained for it. I just think you're opening up a can of worms with this, because we do offer retraining, $76,000 worth. I think it's very impractical.
On October 29th, 2014. See this statement in context.