Elizabeth Esty: “The State going to be able to get some assistance in raising those rail beds, which is, indeed, clearly one of our choke…”

I hope we can take the lessons that are being learned there and make sure that those are used every time with forward-going programs.

I want to make sure that VA is using RAMP to inform the new system, and not as a means to disguise a true size of the appeals backlog.

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 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.