So, another way to look at it in perspective is that number represents 3/10 of 1% of the proposed increase in the defense budget this year to $1.5 trillion.

"Veterans and military families should not see the value of their earned benefits undercut by rising costs," said Senator King.

"I'm uncomfortable with your discussion about independence if you won't answer that question directly," Senator King concluded firmly.

"This bipartisan legislation helps ensure that disability compensation and survivor benefits keep pace with inflation and continue to provide stability for the men and women who served our country and the families who stand beside them,"

Veterans earned their benefits through service and sacrifice, and no one should be allowed to profit by scamming them out of what they've earned.

These so-called ‘claims sharks’ prey on veterans at some of the most vulnerable moments in their lives.

There was $400 million appropriated last year by a bipartisan bicameral act of Congress. What has become of that money? My understanding is not a dollar of it has been dispersed.

We don't have any interest in what happens in Ukraine, is what you’re saying? It’s only the Europeans?

Energy dominance. You use that term 3 or 4 times. If $4.30 gas and almost $6 diesel is energy dominance, I'd rather go back to what we had before.

Nobody is saying shut down renewable or baseload prematurely.

So, I believe and I would like your view, that a more diverse energy source, particularly one that's based on resources that we control rather than a worldwide price, would be beneficial to the country.

Mr. Vance, in your opening statement, you use the word independence 4 or 5 times, which I really appreciate.

Again, if there is a study or a rational basis for the cuts being made, I just don't see it.

I would understand that, but has been an outside consultant's study of the staff size or internal study? If there has been such, I would certainly like to see it.

I'm uncomfortable with your discussion about independence if you won't answer that question directly.

I simply suspended active campaigning. I am still on the ballot.

Everyone deserves the freedom to live authentically and marry who they love without fear. I’m proud to stand with the LGBTQ+ community, today and every day.

A moratorium is appropriate given the impacts of massive data centers in other states on the environment and on electricity rates.