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The law says what it says and the conversations that we have had over a long period of time confirm that.

You do need new legislation to be able to do effective law enforcement?

I really felt I had to ask you a question on synthetic drugs.

Has the experience that the ranking member spoken about educated you at all about treatment?

If we concede that, then looking into what we can really do would make sense.

I appreciate, Mr. Kelley, with your law enforcement background, acknowledging that we cannot arrest our way out of this problem.

I think that 5 percent limit does not make sense, especially in light of a lot of changes in the demand for opiates and other drugs.

How about treatment?

These synthetic drugs present a new challenge.

I mean, one of the biggest concerns we have is the transition between the DoD and the VA.

In my prior life before coming to VA, as a community provider, we participated in health information exchanges.

We are not taking a wait-until-we-improve-the-system approach.

We have done the best we could for our veterans in speaking for this bill today. We remain open to assuring that the veterans participate in the funds that are about to come from the transportation and infrastructure bill. I yield back the…

This is the first time I have ever heard a Member from the majority say that a Member from the minority should have asked for a hearing on his bill. If you are in the majority and you want a hearing on your bill, that is your obligation…

I do want to note that the gentleman is correct that women are covered. They are already covered. One-third of those covered under the DBE category of minority and ethnic groups are minorities. So we do have large numbers of women and…

I regret we have no representation in this body, but I certainly appreciate your attention to our issues.

I oppose this program because it has failed to improve academic achievements, including the students who it was most designed to benefit.

I think he's very impulsive, very opportunistic.