Elizabeth Esty: “I am happy to welcome everyone here today as we enter the home stretch on the implementation of the Appeals…”

Again, I think we need clarity on this.

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