I believe it is our moral imperative to ensure that our servicemembers and veterans receive the education they deserve.

the mantra in hearings from the past several years within PSAS has been take care of the veteran first and foremost.

Our Nation's veterans deserve the best effort put forth by the Administration, Congress, veteran service organizations, and all sectors of higher education.

Congressman Bilirakis and Chairman Stutzman, we applaud you for introducing your bill to address this.

We have some concerns regarding the anticipated implementation and potential negative impact on institutions resulting from Executive Order #13607.

I heartily support the idea of moving to more trade and less aid.

Thank you for your service to our country.

If they feel that a device is appropriate and going to provide the best care for a warrior, they should be able to prescribe that device.

However, today we also applaud the President for taking a bold first step in ensuring veterans receive the quality education we promised.

one of my main concerns regarding our current policy in Afghanistan is the general lack of long-term strategy.

I can safely say I agree with everything you said.

I plan to be there in July in Detroit.

what kind of education are you going to get at that school?

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

I feel a little better. And that is the only question I am going to ask you, because this is where we have to put our focus and direct attention as much as we can.

This is an unusual hearing because the law that we are having a hearing on was signed by the President last September.

I am very nervous about the retroactive discussion that we will hear this morning.

Critical that any revisions to the act must consider the interests of all the parties and not harm the small inventors.