"The farm bill reauthorized the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network, reestablishing an important program that will direct behavioral health resources to our farmers and ranchers who are in need."
"The relocation of ERS and NIFA will strengthen the agencies in the long-term."
"The MISSION Act is a landmark piece of legislation, as the chairwoman pointed out."
"The overarching goal of the MISSION Act is to increase access to care in the VA medical centers and clinics."
"I hope that is a good thing; I hope the reason for that is it is all good news."
"I would like to say I have three areas of regret and a little disappointment here, and that is this is the second legislative hearing that this Subcommittee has held in Congress and both of the agenda..."
"I think it runs somewhat counter to the past practices of this Subcommittee."
"The Improve Act is bipartisan legislation, it is sponsored by Congressman Bergman and Congresswoman Houlahan."
"It would save lives, and it is worthy of this Subcommittee's time and attention."
"I certainly hope that your staff provided you copies of those letters."
"One concrete way for this Committee to follow that call would be debating the Improve Act without any unnecessary delay."
"100,000 veterans cured of Hepatitis C. Never did I think I would see that in my lifetime."