One of the things that my friend and colleague from Texas, Ms. Jackson Lee, requested information about a little while ago was whether or not Mexico or South America is going to help pay for the wall.

The National Defense Authorization Act for 2017 and 2018 contained a number of provisions that will transform the Military Health System.

I respectfully request the Chairman to look at the base closing bill and see if maybe we need to do the same thing with the Coast Guard stations.

As you know our greatest military assets are our fighting forces.

It would generate right at a $1 billion a year, half of that coming from Mexico, the other half from the other South American countries.

I think we ought to take a more positive approach to this on the whole spectrum of improper payments.

And my last question is on Medicare Advantage.

I was afraid that that would be the answer.

The Defense subcommittee will reconvene on Wednesday, May 9 at 10:00 a.m., to receive testimony from the Secretary of Defense and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Please describe your efforts to collaborate with the FBI, as well as what synergies exist...

The committee here supports the advancements that our military has made in treating our wounded.

This seems ridiculous that they have identified unnecessary facilities that are costing $260 million.

If those recommendations were implemented, would it have any impact on reducing the improper payments, the $14 billion in improper payments?

We hope to hear more about your priorities and work to improve medical readiness.

Some critical missions are impeded by jurisdictions that refuse to cooperate with DHS on enforcement of Federal law.

Well, my goal for reducing improper payments is considerably higher than the Administration's.

Senator Shaheen, we intend to get that money out. Sooner is better than later.

We asked our State and local partners, 'If you want to get the Byrne law enforcement grant'--we asked them to do two things.