You know, I come from a State with more vets per capita than any State in the country, and our very rural State, Alaska, we do not even have one full-service VA hospital in the State.

I want to commend Senator Manchin. He has done a lot in this area, on this topic.

We do not want anyone from that system or any system, or any of our veterans, dying of a drug overdose that is induced by too many pills. That is outrageous.

He had a chance, to return them, present them back. But he just doubled down. We cannot take this lightly.

Pretty comprehensive I'd say condemnation of the president's actions here.

Can I just stop you there?

Can I just stop you there?

Because it takes extraordinary strength for a young person to say, no, I am going--I want to be part of this public dialog and engagement.

Young people are paying attention to what we as legislators do.

Agreed. Recognize that we just need to be doing more to be inclusive of these young people.

Agreed. Recognize that we just need to be doing more to be inclusive of these young people.

Well, we will get ready.

We are co-chairs of the Arctic Caucus... on everyone's radar now is what is happening with these fires in Arctic environments.

I think it is somewhat telling that with everything that is happening this morning, there is a significant overflow room just down the hall.

Young people are paying attention to what we as legislators do.

Well, we will get ready.

We can't legislate loneliness going away.

I think it is somewhat telling that with everything that is happening this morning, there is a significant overflow room just down the hall.