2016 could be a turning point year for Ukraine.
28,000 people lost their lives to accidental overdoses, as you pointed out, in 2014.
An unfunded authorization is kind of like a get well card to somebody who is sick, it does not really fix the problem.
Your portfolio is about as complex and broad as any in government, and I think you are doing an outstanding job.
I just wondered if you could just sort of talk about your perspective on that, you know, the administration's willingnes...
We are just playing a dangerous game of chicken here, which is at some point their reserves run out.
The worst mistake we could make is to concede that Russia's policy in Syria is tied to our sanctions regime in Ukraine.
The most important thing that we can do is to pass a multiyear assistance commitment to Ukraine.
I worry that onerous conditions upon our aid and the IMF's decision to do the same thing in some way plays into the hand...
I think there is no doubt that there is a connection in Russia's mind between their policy in Syria and their policy in ...
We will keep working with Ukraine to do its part to implement Minsk.
Crimea sanctions must remain in place so long as the Kremlin imposes its will.
That's one of the reasons why Senator Markey and I have introduced this legislation.
But, you can assure us that you will cover that cost without cannibalizing other VA services.
Could I please ask one last question, Mr. Chairman?
Compromise is not a four-letter word, and we ought to be ready to move forward with your incredibly important leadership...
I would join, or offer to join, Senator Sullivan in working on this issue because I understand your position that a more...
I think the credibility and faith in the VA really hinge on addressing this issue effectively.
