I have dedicated the past five years of my life. We have a bipartisan task force with 105 Members, Republicans and Democrats, trying to tackle the opioid epidemic all across our country.

At the end of the day, deferred maintenance doesn't help any of us.

Well, now we're not only having an arbitrary date, but now we're having an arbitrary number of issues that you might have.

When we met last week, I raised the need for increased funding for our facility in New Castle, New Hampshire.

New Hampshire is dealing with a deadly opioid epidemic resulting, particularly in our state, from overdoses of fentanyl.

I think we spend a whole lot of money trying to limit care and determine who is eligible for what.

I would prefer we actually focus on making that a reality and then pick up, if that in case doesn't happen, then perhaps take up this conversation after.

It is no secret that VA's capital assets are in serious need of repair.

This inherent unfairness about people who need these services, but are not allowed because of an arbitrary date.

that until recently, the Coast Guard had a $1.6 billion backlog in shore facility construction and maintenance.

The need to both improve and conserve these areas is naturally high.

I think we want to make sure that we do have the best available evidence.

I think it was a real mistake, and I think it showed a disregard for quantitative analysis.

Do you believe climate change needs to be considered in hurricane preparedness?

I think it is critically important that we continue to honor scientific process and make sure that we are using best available data when we make policy.

I hope you will commit to working with us to improve this to make it even stronger than it is.

That is problematic for a whole host of reasons.

can I have your commitment that countries and groups that continue to discriminate against and abuse women are exposed in this report.