Elizabeth Esty: “We are here today to look at two programs that hold the promise of providing every servicemember separating from…”

I want to thank the under secretary and his team for staying.

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.

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

Again, I think we need clarity on this.