Kyrsten Sinema

Thank you, Representative Yoho, for your leadership and, in particular, thank you for sharing the story of a veteran that your office helped. We hear countless stories from Members of Congress in this very body of veterans who reach out to…

I want to take a moment just to thank him for cosponsoring legislation that we drafted with the Somers specifically to address the issue of servicemembers who served in classified settings.

The problem has not only not gotten better, it has gotten worse.

22 veterans a day are still committing suicide even after we have heard the tragedies.

Thank you for allowing me to participate in today's hearing.

Daniel's experience at the Phoenix VA... was one of lack of concern, lack of care.

Allowing the Bank's current charter to expire would threaten the competitiveness of these and many other Arizona businesses.

I strongly support the operation of the Export-Import Bank, because helping Arizona businesses expand their manufacturing capacity and exporting ability creates jobs and grows our economy.

Mr. Miller, just know that folks on both sides of the aisle are very, very grateful for his leadership, in particular the research that was done to uncover the tragedy that occurred in the Phoenix VA in my district. So know that folks on…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: Page 22, line 6, after the dollar amount, insert ``(reduced by $1,000,000)''. Page 38, line 2, after the dollar amount…

I just want to thank the chair of the committee, Mr. Culberson; our ranking member, Mr. Bishop; and Mr. Salmon for cosponsoring the amendment, as well as all of my colleagues from Arizona and around the country for joining together on this…

Tragically, 22 veterans lose their lives to suicide every day. This is unacceptable.

Our state has a proud history of military service and it is critical that our returning veterans have access to appropriate care.

Thank you, Mr. Chair.

I believe it is critical that our veterans have access to appropriate care.

Congresswoman Kirkpatrick, you are a great champion for Arizona veterans.

Thank you Chairman Coffman and Ranking Member Kirkpatrick for allowing me to participate today and for holding this hearing in Arizona.

I was a licensed clinical social worker. And during my time engaging in direct therapeutic relationships with consumers, I recognize how important it is to form that relationship with a client.

Classified Veterans Access to Care Act.

H.R. 3180 takes an important step in that direction and I urge continued favorable consideration of the bill.

These men and women who did so much in service to our nation deserve better.

In a prosperous nation such as ours, this is simply unacceptable.

Our legislation is supported by the Retired Enlisted Association, the Association of the United States Navy, and the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America.

No veteran or family should have to go through the tragedy that the Somers family experienced.

The Classified Veterans Access to Care Act ensures that veterans with classified experiences can access appropriate mental health services at the Department of Veterans Affairs.