I share that sentiment. I do, yes.

I think we all get that.

this is crazy and it's just flat stupid.

Look, I mean, you ping pong things back and forth, but the truth is there's an expenditure of taxpayer dollars here.

When veterans can't be seen in a timely manner, or they have to drive too far for services, they need to be connected up with community care and quickly.

This year's request is $370 billion, represents 10 percent increase over FY '24.

What the plan is here if we get 10 of us, and you'll just have to forgive me, if we get 10 Senators here, we've got some Leases we need to get done.

the fact is, if we were getting our budgets done and done on time, we wouldn't have to be talking about CRs.

VA needs to continue to build on this momentum and continue to hire and retain quality personality, especially in critical specialties, mental health, and especially in rural America.

It is undeniably a historic time for the VA, and for veterans' healthcare and benefits.

At the same time, VA trust scores, which you've already pointed out, continues to measure very, very high, almost 92 percent.

the truth is, a veteran serves this country and they serve it, and we make promises, and CRs don't live up to those promises.

Look, I mean, you ping pong things back and forth, but the truth is there's an expenditure of taxpayer dollars here.

this is crazy and it's just flat stupid.

What the plan is here if we get 10 of us, and you'll just have to forgive me, if we get 10 Senators here, we've got some Leases we need to get done.

This year's request is $370 billion, represents 10 percent increase over FY '24.

At the same time, VA trust scores, which you've already pointed out, continues to measure very, very high, almost 92 percent.

When veterans can't be seen in a timely manner, or they have to drive too far for services, they need to be connected up with community care and quickly.