Elizabeth Esty: “The costs of inaction, in fact, on climate change far outweigh the costs of action.”

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.

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

I am happy to welcome everyone here today as we enter the home stretch on the implementation of the Appeals Modernization Act.

If they cannot see--the VSOs who are on the front line are unable to see the legacy claims, then we are not really getting the benefit--the promised benefits of this IT innovation.