I want to talk about toxic exposure for just a moment.

The American Legion has been a key partner in passing critical legislation for veterans and their families.

More than 694,000 toxic-exposed veterans and survivors are receiving PACT Act benefits long overdue.

There are a number of issues requiring legislative action, from veteran suicide to homelessness to education benefits.

There are a number of issues requiring legislative action, from veteran suicide to homelessness to education benefits.

Hearing from your members is vital to shaping our policy and overseeing the actions of the VA.

The PACT Act was a heavy lift, and I am here to say we couldn't have done it without you.

The American Legion has been a key partner in passing critical legislation for veterans and their families.

That is good news, because they are working for you, so they should be listening to you.

I do reject that analysis.

The PACT Act was a heavy lift, and I am here to say we couldn't have done it without you.

More than 694,000 toxic-exposed veterans and survivors are receiving PACT Act benefits long overdue.

The PACT Act was a heavy lift, and I am here to say we couldn't have done it without you.

I want to talk about toxic exposure for just a moment.

Now, this is the largest expansion of healthcare and benefits for veterans and their families in recent history.

There are a number of issues requiring legislative action, from veteran suicide to homelessness to education benefits.

Hearing from your members is vital to shaping our policy and overseeing the actions of the VA.

It is my top priority of mine to hold the VA accountable for you, the men and women who serve, no matter what.