"let us know what we, the Members of Congress, need to look at to help you do a better job of defending our country against fentanyl and other negative things that come in."
"It is up to them to tell us what they need."
"We are simply asking the question, and we want the VA to answer the question."
"I just ask for your strong consideration, sir, of this legislation."
"All those that served our country and have been willing to pay the price... we should respect them as well."
"It is an honor to appear before you today to testify in support of my bill, H.R. 1003 The VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2023."
"We have forgotten the role that we played in the Americas throughout history."
"If you want to win a race, you focus on your lane, don't be chasing the other person."
"I would like to submit this for record, sir?"
"Let me repeat. Party in charge voted to lift Title 42. Let me say, I agree with them."
"They would tell me, 'We're as ready as can be.'"
"Fifty percent drop, 50 percent drop in the encounters after 42 was lifted. Unexpected."