There is absolutely a connection between lack of addressing mental health and substance use services and deterioration of other health conditions.

We have seen really catastrophic effects for people. Their conditions get much worse.

I applaud all the work that Congressman Kennedy is doing in this space to continue much of the work that has been done by the Kennedy family.

I thank my colleague and friend, Congressman Joe Kennedy, for his efforts to build on his family's legacy.

I think everyone on this panel would support full funding of that legislation.

In New Mexico, right now, we have an issue before us where the State of New Mexico under Governor Susana Martinez unnecessarily suspended payments to 15 behavioral health providers.

Spurring economic development in Indian Country is a critically important issue.

I hope I can get your commitment from you or the Assistant Secretary to come to New Mexico and meet with Pueblos and tribes.

I believe the United States should ratify it. And I'm disappointed that we haven't been able to have a serious conversation.

I am disappointed we have not been able to have a serious conversation, or even a hearing, about ratification.

It is in our national security interest that they do not test.

I think the United States is safer, and the world is a better place, without nuclear testing.

We seek the total elimination, one day, of nuclear weapons from the face of the Earth.

I believe the United States should ratify it.

I would be happy to host you in New Mexico, at Los Alamos and Sandia, Lawrence Livermore or Oak Ridge so that you can see for yourselves how the stockpile stewardship program has improved national security.

I am such a strong supporter of the life extension projects that are currently being undertaken at the labs.

Will your state volunteer for such testing? New Mexico has been a site for testing.

I believe that there is no legal reason or constitutional impediment for the President to support in the Security Council..a nonbinding resolution which calls on member states to abide by the CTBT and not conduct a nuclear test.