Elizabeth Esty: “I'm deeply concerned about that.”

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 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.

I am happy to welcome everyone here today as we enter the home stretch on the implementation of the Appeals Modernization Act.