We are now charged with the oversight as VA implements the PACT Act, to ensure that the Department has the resources and the capacity to deliver the timely care and benefits that veterans deserve.

It is a fact that the transition seems to be a major issue in mental health.

it is great to have all that energy being produced, but then we run into the problem of permitting the transmission lines.

I was proud to co-sponsor a resolution of disapproval being led by Congressman Cloud and Chairman Bost.

I do not think China, North Korea, Russia, or Iran gives a damn whether we exist or not, so why should we allow them entrance, any entrance, into our country?

the revenue source from both onshore and offshore is key to local communities, even throughout the West.

I hope you will work with us to make this workable, and I know it is going to be complicated.

I think if we didn't recognize anything else, when we went through COVID, that the reliance that America has on... is very problematic and, quite frankly, very dangerous to our country and to the people that live here.

We absolutely cannot be putting the safety of our veterans at risk by dumping money into a system that has failed.

Thank you for the tremendous support you provided throughout the process.

My friends across the aisle, when we talk about the cost of energy, choose to ignore the impacts of supply and demand.

Our bipartisan bill expands VA health care to over 3.5 million veterans living with the effects of toxic exposure.

My priorities for this Congress include opposing efforts to cut over $31 billion in VA funding.

It is the first time I have been here in person, I have been online, so thank you for your leadership.

I think this is a huge national security issue, and I do not think we should be allowing countries who do not give a damn whether we exist or not, owning land.

I am not centric on fossil fuels. I am just centric on American energy, and it has to be reliable, effective, and abundant.

I certainly appreciate, we appreciate you all making a priority on the child development centers.

I agree with Master Sergeant Black that inflation is particularly bad on enlisted ranks, but that is what happens when you have a war on fossil fuels.