Are there any programs to bring some of the more experienced people back into the workforce or keep them in longer to fill that gap--experienced staff?

What must the Air Force do to regain our competitive advantages? What specific areas require additional attention?

I wonder if you would be willing to have a meeting with the members of the LGBT Caucus to discuss these important issues?

Everything is contingent on the money. We start, first and foremost, by lifting the threat of sequester, going forward.

Can you speak to whether ACL will be rolling out a guidance focused on LGBT older Americans, and if not, what will they be doing to assist this aging population?

I certainly support the chairwoman's initiatives in this regard.

I would say that that should be a top priority for our committees and our subcommittees.

I was happy to see, in your written testimony, that you remain committed to improving the conditions of our Navy shipyards.

The national security of our country is greatly dependent on the implementation of energy security efforts.

There have been some real creative ideas from the workers themselves that have been incorporated into the shipyard.

I offered an amendment that was added to the pending energy bill to boost the involvement of veterans in a new energy workforce training pilot program.

I think that, as you focus on issues such as the productivity at our shipyards... that recognition should be reflected in what you consider productivity numbers.

I commend the Army for expanding its use of renewable energy, including the upcoming biofuel-capable generation plant at Schofield Barracks in Hawaii.

I am glad to hear about the administration's continuing commitment to programs that support working families, educate our children, and keep Americans healthy.

I especially want to highlight your commitment to addressing the opioid crisis.

If we cannot use the language of the Affordable Care Act to make it clear that we don't want limitations...

I mean, by the way, I'm one of those people that understands that the Republicans who voted against it knew what they didn't want...

I believe every member of this committee has a responsibility to get to the truth, to make sure that government fulfills its responsibility to serve the public and, in this case, to protect the public.