the worst thing that could happen, and by the way, it would hurt for recruitment, is hire these folks and then not keep them around.

By providing spending flexibility across community care programs, this legislation would provide the VA with the ability it needs in places like Montana and other areas.

Together all of these things would assure that the VA is better able to utilize the tools at its disposal to better meet the healthcare needs of veterans.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

Would you agree that if we do not get that bill done, that it could have a dramatic impact or continue the kind of impacts we are having on veterans right now with Choice?

I appreciate your professionalism, and I appreciate your honesty.

Thank you all for your testimony.

we really do need to get that fixed if we could.

I appreciate your guys' commitment to the country. I very much do.

Why is it taking so long to fix this system?

And do you feel this budget is adequate? No, I do not.

There are some who want to transfer our Federal lands to our States.

So as a food safety agency, it sounds like you would believe, and I do not want to put words in your mouth, but do you believe the FDA should make its decisions based on sound science rather than unsubstantiated claims that might not be…

Yeah, it is good to have a doctor running it. Thank you, and I agree with you.

I view biotech as essential to the future of our food supply.

I would argue that the EPA power plan is having a tremendous impact right now in creating uncertainty there as well.

I do believe the USDA's priority should be with making determinations based on sound science regarding the safety of biotech products within its jurisdiction, not on marketing or mandatory labeling efforts that really have no bearing on…

Moving forward, it is critical that Washington not get in the way and push policies that have the potential to hinder or even discriminate against ag research and technology.