Elizabeth Esty: “Empowering residents and citizens and businesses to use energy more efficiently is one of the key elements.”

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.

I want to thank Chairman Roe and Chairman Isakson and Ranking Members Tester and Walz, in particular for their efforts on the Blue Water Navy veterans.

Again, I think we need clarity on this.

I hope we can take the lessons that are being learned there and make sure that those are used every time with forward-going programs.