Generations of veterans have earned a system that works for them. This is my number one priority.

I think it is a disaster.

The most direct one is safe communities with adequate law enforcement based on full fricking treaty adherence.

Obviously, this is exceptional that we had so many individuals take their life in a short period of time.

I believe mental health is our biggest healthcare problem. There isn't a family in America that doesn't have a mental healthcare problem somewhere in their midst.

I want to congratulate you again for being re-elected to take good care of us and to help us.

I hear this firsthand from servicemembers and veterans in Montana who tell me that TRICARE is not working for them in rural America.

We cannot be playing politics with our economy, and that is a fact.

Our oversight responsibilities will not stop here.

The VFW played a critical role in helping get the PACT Act signed into law.

Effective treatment options must be based on comprehensive research science.

What is going on here? Less money, yes, we made some mistakes at first.

the cumulative deficits during the 10-year window will exceed $20 trillion.

We need more of [providers], not fewer of.

If you are not going to produce better healthcare, then why spend that money, because it is all about better healthcare for veterans.

I don't think there should be any reason for a Senator... not to get the answers we need, it is unacceptable.

I first want to thank Representative Frank Mrvan for his leadership during the last Congress.

The reality is, regardless of whether the Oracle Cerner implementation can be accomplished... the VA will probably continue to rely on VistA for at least another decade.