This is a very emotional issue. There are some of these that rise to the top.

I am always so proud of this Committee of serving on it, I feel like it is the way democracy should work.

I think Mr. McNerney was getting at it. I think he is right that you, and rightfully so.

I want to just say I very much, the counsel and the input of VA is a very strong, it very strong weighs on us as we craft this legislation.

Our Nation's veterans have sacrificed so much that we need to protect them from those kind of bad actors looking to take advantage of the benefits that they have earned and deserve.

I support this bill but understand the reservations concerning moving the envelope on what type of service accords veteran status.

This piece of legislation does not add any benefits, it scored at a zero cost, but I would argue that not doing so the cost to our Nation is to not honor that service the way we should.

EANGUS is truly indebted to Congressman Tim Walz, a retired Command Sergeant Major with 24 years of service in the National Guard, for championing this issue.

I think this is a worthwhile bill, it is on track from a policy perspective, and I look forward to advancing this to the full Committee.

I think you have the best interest of our veterans in mind, nonetheless I have concerns that its provisions may be duplicative or run counter to the law on testing certification and training.

I would like to take a minute to commend both you and the Ranking Member, as well as the Majority and Minority staff for what I consider to be a great work ethic in this Subcommittee.

Thank you, Mr. Walz, for your advocacy on this issue.

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I think it can have not only the prevention of the fraud, but actually can help fiscally better than any other area.

Senator Blumenthal is a former prosecutor and Senator Grassley is certainly someone who counts the money and makes sure the taxpayers get the bang for the buck.

I want to thank both of you for testifying, and, also, both Senator Blumenthal and Senator Grassley for being here.

I would hope that it would be under investigation by the Department of Justice.

I want to thank Senator Leahy for his leadership and Senator Sessions in his leadership in this area of financial fraud.