I would really like to get information as to the money that we put in: Is it actually having an effect?

I think Senator Murkowski would agree with me, that I think it should have been shot over the Aleutians, but it wasn't.

I ask for your commitment to immediately end the improper audits of disabled first responders.

Thank you, Madam Chair. I appreciate it.

I look forward to discussing your fiscal year 2024 budget, priorities today.

The job of the VA should be providing veterans the world class benefits and services that they have earned, not doling out billions of dollars to Silicon Valley companies.

I introduced the EHR Termination Act to put a stop to this madness before the VA spends billions of dollars more of taxpayers' money.

The taxpayer has already shelled out over $5 billion for this project, and the only thing we have to show for it is worse care for our veterans.

I want to thank you for being here, Dr. Califf. I think you guys have been the gold standard.

Quite frankly, I feel sorry for the witnesses that are here trying to defend a demonstrably failed system.

So in that regard of broadband, I can tell you the gentleman to my right, Senator Manchin and myself worked on a bill called The Bipartisan Infrastructure Package.

Thanks, Mr. Chairman. I would like to thank all three of you for the work you are doing, and your strong leadership with the Air Force and Space Force. It is very much appreciated.

I look forward to discussing your fiscal year 2024 budget, priorities today.

We need to provide the resources, and I think this committee, on both sides of the aisle; wants to make sure our Nation is safe, okay, and provides the resources to do that.

A few months ago we saw an incursion of a Chinese spy balloon. I think Senator Murkowski would agree with me, that I think it should have been shot over the Aleutians, but it wasn't.

Our national security is equally undermined by leaks of classified information.

We cannot allow CRs (Continuing Resolutions) to block our progress towards a modernization, and robust, and capable Air Force and Space Force.

I want to just make sure we are doing what is right for the Air Force.