I thank the gentleman for yielding those 2 minutes. Mr. Speaker, I want to approach a couple of things here. We keep talking about the idea that our presence and these 900 people in Somalia are somehow leading to a stabilization effort…

I thank my distinguished colleague from Florida (Mr. Gaetz) for yielding. I also thank my colleagues, Mr. James and Mr. Zinke for their service. They, like myself, are combat veterans who understand the total cost of warfare. Mr. Speaker…

We desperately need commercial drivers, and we have got veterans who have that skill.

I think it would be great to have some science backing this up.

Maine Veterans' Homes facilities in rural parts of our state fill a critical need, and they allow our veterans to stay close to their loved ones.

Do you think the process itself is timely and effective?

I think S. 656 is a very important bill. It is the one that allows the waiver of the time lapse for commercial driver's licenses.

We desperately need commercial drivers, and we have got veterans who have that skill.

This is a big opportunity for you, Shane.

That is all, Mr. Chairman.

Possible solutions include, increasing the per diem reimbursement rates, expanding eligibility for care, and actions to address the critical shortage of health care professionals.

Making sure that our veterans receive the care that they have earned is personally very important to me.

I think S. 656 is a very important bill. It is the one that allows the waiver of the time lapse for commercial driver's licenses.

I completely agree that it is important and necessary.

We have got to arrive at a number. That is why I am looking for something.

This law requires the VA to implement a waiver authority to provide the flexibility to pay per diem for veterans with the early-stage dementia, when that is in the best interest of the veteran.

I know my time has expired, so I will submit the rest of my questions for the record.

I completely agree that it is important and necessary.