Japan's remarkable commitment to dramatically increase its defense spending to historic levels is both welcome and critical to our Alliance and stability in the region.

It is frustrating to us that we have not been able to be more effective in communicating to our constituents the urgency of these issues.

I can't think of a better reason to be here than to talk about the important issues of our long-term care workforce.

Thank you, Chairman Casey and Ranking Member Braun. It is a treat to be able to come back to the Aging Committee.

I can't think of a better reason to be here than to talk about the important issues of our long-term care workforce.

This comprehensive bill will make our-- will make a generational investment in the workforce that will help us care for our loved ones who need support.

It has been an honor to work with Senator Casey, Senator Baldwin, and now 23 members on the introduction of a new bill.

Thank you, Chairman Casey and Ranking Member Braun. It is a treat to be able to come back to the Aging Committee.

It has been an honor to work with Senator Casey, Senator Baldwin, and now 23 members on the introduction of a new bill.

These challenges are getting tougher. It is getting tougher for people to find and afford.

This comprehensive bill will make our-- will make a generational investment in the workforce that will help us care for our loved ones who need support.

These challenges are getting tougher. It is getting tougher for people to find and afford.

Thanks Chair Peters. Thanks to you and Ranking Member Paul for holding this hearing, which is particularly timely for New Hampshire.

Granite Staters and all Americans deserve a new plan for reliable, timely postal delivery.

The Postal Service is all we have.

They are going to have to face this choice to keep their jobs or leave the Postal Service altogether.

The Postal Service was established by our founders and is protected in the United States Constitution, because it's not just any private business.

I am particularly concerned that moving critical operations from Manchester to Boston will result in significant delivery delays.