Elizabeth Esty: “If they cannot see--the VSOs who are on the front line are unable to see the legacy claims, then we are not really…”

I am strongly urging this big new class of freshmen Members of Congress, whether they serve on this Committee or not, to honor that commitment to our Nation's veterans.

Let me be clear. When the report on military sexual trauma came to my attention in August, I was disappointed and disturbed.

I believe it is a model that for large-scale policymaking that other Committees--this Committee and other Committees--should look to duplicate.

Again, I think we need clarity on this.