I think there is not a member of this committee or any of us who work in the area of defense that like CRs.

To set up a situation where we may inadvertently be creating more mandatory spending, to me, is not a good idea.

What area does a burning burn pit affect people? Do you have any idea?

We have terrible issues that are going on across the board, and we just can't be reducing our budget.

On their behalf, I appreciate your continued efforts to address the needs of the veterans exposed to toxic substances.

I am not yet convinced the new spending category is necessary or advisable.

I'm honored to serve the veterans and my tax-paying constituents.

It is time for us to dig in to some of those things.

We probably ought to kick some doors down. That is what we ought to do.

Well, mandatory spending right now is driving us over the cliff. If we don't do something about our current mandatory spending, the projection is sometime in the early 30s we are going to go over the financial cliff.

Thank you for scheduling this hearing.