part of aiding local law enforcement is determining what kinds of equipment and training really makes a difference to local law enforcement

Can you give us the number of that which is under the Choice?

Just to complete the questions on the 17 percent, that is 17 percent of all appointments----

I believe that the most current research indicates that it is the certainty of punishment that really has the greatest deterrent effect.

I'm alarmed we don't have that data already.

safety demands that the government intervene and mandate measures that will save lives.

I guess what I am suggesting here is that there needs to be an effort to rationalize all of these community-providing health care services

Certainly deterrence of the kind of alleged wrongdoing that occurred, concealment and even potentially fraud against the U.S. Government, really depends on an effective conclusion of that investigation

I want to emphasize two concepts, common sense and choice. The veteran ought to have choices.

I hope that we will get our staffs together and review not only new legislative language, but maybe administrative action that can be taken without legislation language.

The VA should not fear the Choice program or the PC3 program or the ARCH program.

I joined you in the view that the provision was unfortunate, and 'misguided,' I think, is probably a good word for it.

I am hopeful that we will confirm his replacement very shortly.

I am hopeful that those regulations will be issued, because the law mandates they be issued.

an important factor in reducing crashes and fatalities is to help minimize fatigue in the trucking industry through hours-of-service regulations, which are prescriptive, not just performance-based.

Thank you for scheduling this hearing focusing on a problem that, fortunately, has been greatly diminished by action from the VA.

I hope that you will work with me and other Members of the Committee also in bringing that criminal investigation to a prompt and just conclusion

For a long time, folks told us, 'You need new legislation.' We pushed back and said, 'No, it can be done administratively.'

I think this is the point that both Senator Moran and I and others here have made regarding not just waiting 30 days for treatment.

I think you really epitomize the best of a public interest lawyer and a law enforcer--fair, just, honest.

We view this--and there was a military phrase that I used to embrace and many of us know--one team, one fight.

I hope at some point, we are going to clarify all this stuff about Bulldogs and Yellow Jackets.

that's why Senator Lee and I have not eliminated any mandatory minimums when it comes to the maximum side, nor eliminated them for any crimes.

I think he deserves gratitude from our Nation for his leadership during a very tough time.

There is no topic more important than cybersecurity to the U.S. Senate and maybe to our country.