Waiting 38, 39 minutes is just intolerable, and not the fault of the hard working people in the Social Security Administration, it is the lack of resources that you are provided, so, we got to do better.

Noted what Senator Blumenthal talked about the 38 minutes on hold time.

The President's budget invests in Social Security for the people of our Nation and includes a nine percent increase over what we were allowed to spend.

I would like to thank all of you for being here today as a proud member of the American Legion from Connecticut.

There is no excuse for a veteran to be homeless. There is no excuse for suicide to be an issue in the United States of America.

I introduced the GUARD VA Benefits Act in this Congress with Senator Boozman, Chairman Tester, Senator Graham.

There is no excuse for a veteran to be homeless. There is no excuse for suicide to be an issue in the United States of America.

I would like to thank all of you for being here today as a proud member of the American Legion from Connecticut.

I introduced the GUARD VA Benefits Act in this Congress with Senator Boozman, Chairman Tester, Senator Graham.

I am sure we have some folks from Connecticut here today.

I am very proud to be here today to join my great colleague from the State of Washington to support the Veteran Families Health Services Act. At a time when there are many, many complex and difficult issues-- some of them nowhere near…

I introduced the GUARD VA Benefits Act in this Congress with Senator Boozman, Chairman Tester, Senator Graham.

There is no excuse for a veteran to be homeless. There is no excuse for suicide to be an issue in the United States of America.

I have been greatly heartened and encouraged by the expansion of the PACT Act...to include all men and women exposed while in the military to any kind of toxic substances.

I would be very interested in any ongoing suggestions or recommendations you have that we can bring the attention or emphasize with the VA.

I have been greatly heartened and encouraged by the expansion of the PACT Act...to include all men and women exposed while in the military to any kind of toxic substances.

I would be very interested in any ongoing suggestions or recommendations you have that we can bring the attention or emphasize with the VA.

I have introduced a measure called the GUARD VA Benefits Act. It is bipartisan, with Senator Graham and Senator Tester.

I would be very interested in any ongoing suggestions or recommendations you have that we can bring the attention or emphasize with the VA.

I would be happy to wear the pin, and I also want to thank the VFW and other VSOs for their support for the Afghan Adjustment Act.

I would be happy to wear the pin, and I also want to thank the VFW and other VSOs for their support for the Afghan Adjustment Act.

I have been greatly heartened and encouraged by the expansion of the PACT Act to include all men and women exposed while in the military to any kind of toxic substances.

I have introduced a measure called the GUARD VA Benefits Act. It is bipartisan, with Senator Graham and Senator Tester.

Thank you for your continuing service.

I have been helping to lead that effort.