"The premise has been made clear that this is a critically important program, that is why we have expanded it."
"We made a promise, now let's keep it."
"Your dedication to the prevention of suicide among not only veterans but also our service members is evidenced by your willingness to host this joint hearing among our subcommittees."
"I wanted to first, Dr. Franklin, ask you, in terms of the VA's efforts, beyond letters, you know, what other initiatives are we taking to ensure that our veteran community are aware of the change in e..."
"I still just continue to be concerned around the environment. And I just think there is a lot more..."
"Over the weekend, there was yet another tragedy suicide on the campus of one of our VA facilities."
"Throughout my career in public service, I have supported Buy America and Buy America laws."
"VVA would like to thank Congresswoman Brownley for her hard work and dedication to women veterans."
"Today is a historic day in this Committee, as it marks the first time in recent memory that this Committee has held a hearing singularly focused on serving our Nation's 2 million living women veterans..."
"Changing the motto won't by itself address the deep cultural divide that exists between women and the veteran community, but it is a step in the direction toward inclusion."
"H.R. 840, the Veterans Access to Child Care Act, introduced by Congresswoman Brownley, is enacted into law."