Elizabeth Esty: “I represent Connecticut, and I have constituents who ride these rails every day.”

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.

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.

Again, I think we need clarity on this.