Elizabeth Esty: “Such a return on investment should prove the obvious: that when the environment is healthy, the economy is healthy.”

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.

If they cannot see--the VSOs who are on the front line are unable to see the legacy claims, then we are not really getting the benefit--the promised benefits of this IT innovation.

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

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.