Julia Brownley: “I was hoping that perhaps Mr. Kelly, you might be able to comment on, you know, if these programs are not reauthorized…”

Reproductive health care is veterans' health care, and we must make it the law.

I guess my question to you is, and this lies some of my frustration, is that the net net increase in hiring--and I presume it is not--but you let me--tell me one way or the other, is it net net?

It is frustrating that the VA has not made more progress addressing these challenges, most of which long predate the COVID-19 pandemic.

I do think that it is important that we acknowledge the progress that we have made.