That's right, Margaret. Right now, individuals who want to come to America just to get a better life or to seek the American dream, to find work, those are what we call economic migrants.

I think everyone has an opportunity to be persuaded.

The reality is, Margaret, that, while the current administration does bear responsibility for mishandling the border, we have to give new legal tools to the administration and hold them accountable to implement them.

We believe that by quickly implementing this system, individuals who come for economic reasons will learn very quickly that this is not a path to enter our country.

What I do have the ability to control, is what I have done over the last four months…

Vet Centers provide a great resource that focus on the readjustment and mental health needs of our veterans and current servicemembers.

Thank you, Lieutenant General Miller, the Air Force is still carrying out its recovery program from prior year hurricanes.

What are innovative initiatives that you're developing to increase access for rural veterans?

I look forward to working together on this year's Appropriations Bill to ensure we are providing the Department, Service members and their families with the Military construction and family Housing resources they need.

We're very lucky to have a subcommittee full of Senators who care very deeply about veterans and the veterans who have served our country so well.

Somebody made a terrible mistake somewhere.

My office has been hearing from Arizona veterans and VA staff regarding concerns about unmanageable counselor's workloads.

My office has been hearing from Arizona veterans and VA staff regarding concerns about unmanageable counselor's workloads.

How are the Vet Centers currently supporting staff to try and reduce attrition rates and help them manage increased demand for services?

This year's request is heavily focused on training and maintenance infrastructure and quality of life facilities.

Can you assure me that the VA will direct the full amount of funding towards rural health programs in 2024?

This is sort of elementary school economics. A dozen things have been said here that are absolutely wrong. Mr. Speaker, if you look at the 2017 tax reform, where did we get the greatest economic boost with the least amount of cost? It was…

What are innovative initiatives that you're developing to increase access for rural veterans?