"I am grateful to our witnesses for giving us an opportunity to hear directly from those on the ground in this fight against veteran homelessness about what they believe works, doesn't work, and how we in Congress can help combat this problem."
"But I would say this to the gentleman who oversees Haley: it is access to capital, quite frankly, to build affordable veteran housing units for families and for single people, folks that are homeless."
"Thank you very much. Thank you for your service, again, to our country. It is an honor to represent you in the United States Congress."
"Public awareness is so very important."
"Who says Republicans and Democrats don't get along? We work together in a bipartisan fashion for true American heroes."
"There has been a significant amount of progress made nationwide in reducing homelessness among veterans, but we still have much more work to do."
"While we have had success in combating veteran homelessness in our community, I know we all share the common goal to ensure those who have worn the cloth of our country are never homeless."
"I am incredibly grateful to Congressman Bilirakis for his leadership in our area."
"If we can't build housing, then we have problems, Congressman, and it is access to capital, especially when there is a project like this that will easily cash flow."
"From your point of view at the local level, what is the one message that I need to take back to Washington with me that would make your job easier or would reduce homelessness among veterans?"
"I believe we can do more to move this issue forward."