I think those are valid. I think those are things we can work through.

I am proud to sponsor two of the bills that were under consideration during today's hearing.

I am from Arkansas. That is my Southern drawl, unless I mumble.

S. 844 would authorize Guard and Reserve members receiving medical care or treatment on active duty to earn GI Bill entitlement during that period of service.

I think you make a very, very good point.

Both bills aim to strengthen and advance education benefits provided to our Nation's veterans.

the acquisition of certain certifications and licenses can lead to meaningful employment and advancement in certain fields for our Veterans.

We appreciate your service to your country and to your fellow veterans, which is very, very important.

certain time spent by members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces, while receiving medical care from the Department of Defense on active duty, could get credit for this time for purposes of eligibility for GI Bill benefits.

I think this legislation is the fair and right thing to do.

This bill would direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a high technology education pilot program.

I do think that we forget how far we have come.

If you could craft a situation where you could actually increase the medical school classes and then also the residencies, which are a huge problem too, that would be a great deal.

We need to do that with whatever it takes in the future or we are going to get ourselves in trouble.

The idea of increasing--well, first of all, I agree that the fact that we can reward people for going in is a great idea, and I think it actually would work.

I believe that without the types of services that the VA provides, you cannot find those in the private sector.

I rise today to pay respect to a law enforcement officer in my home State of Arkansas who lost his life in the line of duty yesterday, Monday, June 12, 2017. Lieutenant Patrick Weatherford of the Newport Police Department joined other…

I ask unanimous consent that I be permitted to speak as in morning business for up to 10 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Honoring Lieutenant Patrick Weatherford

I believe that you change the world through relationships.

I think Mark Green is an excellent choice for USAID, and I congratulate you on your choice there.

I eagerly await the findings of the Department's Section 232 investigation into the effects of imported steel on U.S. national security.

It has been a big help in Arkansas. ... But it really has played an important part in creating jobs.

We have to think in terms of broadband.

I am concerned that, in the short-term, tariffs on imported electrical steel may have unintended effects.

Is it correct that this security system is part of the entire, apparatus that includes people, technology, physical barriers to control who and what comes into the United States?