Elizabeth Esty: “I am really glad we are having this hearing today.”

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 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.

Again, I think we need clarity on this.