Elizabeth Esty: “The only part of the system that is making money is the Northeast Corridor.”

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

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

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.