We would like to thank Representative Walz and Chairman Miller for bringing forth this bipartisan legislation.

Vietnam Veterans of America have held numerous over 100, almost 150 now of town hall meetings all across the country asking veterans about their exposures to Agent Orange and how they think it affected their families.

I am embarrassed that they are grateful to me because that veteran should have been able to do that on their own.

Is the part that's coercive possibly just the penalty, the financial penalty?

The problem is forcing someone to disclose why they do not want to be a part of the wellness program.

The problem is being forced to say why I don't want to be a part of that wellness program.

Indian gaming is a vital economic development tool for many tribes across our Country and in my State.

I believe the fact that gaming revenue dwarfs Federal spending in tribal communities is an indictment of Federal policy

We just have to make sure that, as we put regulations in place, they mesh with what are the best practices.

It is an economic issue. It impacts everything from water quality to the farmers' bottom lines.

Madam Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to the gentlelady from California (Ms. Loretta Sanchez).

Thank you for holding this bipartisan and important hearing.

We know, and we have the data to prove it.

But making sure that we go through the same clinical trials that we would for anyone in the United States or in Europe, for that matter, before a vaccine is widely disbursed is critically important.

I would also like to extend my thanks to the panels that are here today who reflect all the healthcare workers around the world, especially those in Africa who are working so hard and the researchers who are trying to find ways in which to…

I think it is really important that we follow the science and that we do this safely so it could be done effectively.

There is grave concern from some in Africa, and I have heard it from some of the population here, that Africa not be a testing ground.

We hopefully will have someone from the Department of Defense who can maybe inform members more at the co-briefing...