Mike Levin

Yes, I agree with your suggestion, as part of your testimony, that we should be hearing from veterans, themselves.

This continues the subcommittee's efforts to review economic factors that contribute to veteran suicide.

We cannot allow veterans to go hungry. Not one veteran in need should go hungry, period.

I am hopeful we can shed some light on a very important issues for veterans around the country.

It seems to me that is a good start, it seems that we can always be doing better.

In California, we are experiencing a climate emergency firsthand in real time, and it is not some scientific theory.

I believe we are in a climate emergency, and I am on the resolution stated as such.

Grant funds will be restricted for the direct use of veterans.

Count me among those that absolutely believe we need to modernize this system.

I think everybody is working really hard and doing the very best they can with the software that they have got.

I want to reiterate, if it is not completely clear, my strong belief that we have to provide Guard and Reserve members with the same benefits as active duty members.

The bottom line is really simple: same job, same pay, same benefits. Pretty simple.

I really want to thank you all for being here and for sharing your testimony today.

I think there is a concern that, well, you have increased operational tempo and training days, that could also lead to increased injuries or even fatalities.

Clearly, every single suicide is one too many, but whatever programs are out there this year tend to be working.

Thank you for holding this hearing. I thank our witnesses and I look forward to an ongoing dialog on these issues.

We have gotten something like 20 bills out of our Subcommittee.

There is more going on in Congress than you see on the cable news.

The issues are the same.

We are trying to get things done for our veterans, trying to give back to those who are serving.

It is really a pleasure to get to work with my friend, the Ranking Member, on veterans' issues.

This is one issue where it is in no way, shape, or form a partisan issue.

One homeless veteran is still one too many, and I am absolutely committed to getting that number down to effective zero.

I want to thank my colleague, Mr. Rose, for introducing the Breaking Barriers for Women Veterans Act to work towards this important goal.

It is critical that we tailor VA services to women veterans rather than asking them to just adjust to a male-centric system.