Elizabeth Esty: “Administrator Pruitt's alleged unethical behavior, his wasteful use of taxpayer money, his ongoing efforts to undermine…”

We should not expect our veterans to be experts in appeals law, Veterans Affairs regulations. That is not their job. It is our job to take care of them.

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

I want to thank the under secretary and his team for staying.

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.