if these guys that are taking money or minerals and diamonds, and are getting it offshore and then trying to launder it for their own benefit, you try and put sanctions against those who are the facilitators for that.

it appears to me that his willingness to accept the prime ministership, rather than cause confrontation over a flawed election, that he is probably the best chance to really bring about fundamental change in Zimbabwe.

it's absolutely critical that reform and transition take place and that the United States be engaged appropriately to see to it that that happens.

the United States does not have broad economic sanctions on the country of Zimbabwe.

How severe is it? Is it a famine like drought?

do you coordinate these sanctions with the State Department?

Well, thank you very much, Mr. Williams. I appreciate your testimony, and I want to make note, by the end of this year, we will have 78 more clinics--833--is that right?

I sincerely hope the administration will consider looking at those facilities that have been built in preparation for the brigade combat team which has now been withdrawn, to see if one of those facilities will match with the VA's use…

Well, let the record reflect that is precisely why we are having this hearing today, so that is exactly the intent we plan for.

I will ask unanimous consent that the record remain open for 10 days for any additional testimony.

Communication is a very important thing, and a lot of frustration with services is more out of frustration with the lack of information and communication than it is the actual service.

I think that is an appropriate issue to raise; and I think as the VA contracts for services, that recognition should be there.