I am concerned about the mandatory use of the project labor agreements, which can result in cost overruns and higher construction costs.

This year's budget request is $17.5 billion, a 6 percent decrease from the fiscal year 2024 enacted level of $18.7 billion.

I want to put that on the table and, you know, see if you have a response, but there's just, I think, a number of things and this is probably the biggest one of not unintended consequences but consequences that are out there that we need…

I can't recall a single year when the budget request for veterans health care went down.

I am concerned about the mandatory use of the project labor agreements, which can result in cost overruns and higher construction costs.

Great opportunity for veterans. The only thing that would be bad is if we couldn't--you know, once we've said the benefit is there.

Guam is an important strategic hub we all agree that plays a crucial role with INDOPACOM.

I think we could agree that the Budget Request can reasonably be characterized as tight and that's not your fault.

I want to put that on the table and, you know, see if you have a response, but there's just, I think, a number of things and this is probably the biggest one of not unintended consequences but consequences that are out there that we need…

This year's budget request is $17.5 billion, a 6 percent decrease from the fiscal year 2024 enacted level of $18.7 billion.

I am concerned about the mandatory use of the project labor agreements, which can result in cost overruns and higher construction costs.

Great opportunity for veterans. The only thing that would be bad is if we couldn't--you know, once we've said the benefit is there.

In my more than 20 years working on veterans issues in both the House and the Senate, I can't recall a single year when the budget request for veterans health care went down.

I'll tell you something, I'm going to give you this election back, and if you'll give it to me, I won't be like George Bush. I'll never forget who gave me a second chance, and I'll be there for you until the last dog dies.

But the relative amount of rise right now compared to 400 feet of rise and fall is hard to fathom.

I appreciate all the help that you all provided to us in coming up with the new COFA agreement.

I want to thank them for working tirelessly to bring the issues important to their districts to this committee.

This committee is committed to territorial self-determination and improving the livelihoods of all Americans on the islands.