Many of my constituents in rural areas don't have access to high speed internet.

I was also happy to see the fiscal year 2023 request is larger than what we saw as an inadequate request last year.

I too am very interested in the toxic exposure and the burn pits. I appreciate it.

Do you think food insecurity is an issue for soldiers and their families, and are you assisting DOD in compiling the report?

Thank you for your efforts on behalf of our servicemembers in the United States Army. I am an Army veteran, and I just say hooah.

Let me just emphasize the concerns that were raised by our Chairwoman, Ms. DeLaurio.

Please know that we are doing our darnedest to try to get this bull by the horns and get it addressed.

However, as with other services, I am once again concerned with what has now become a tradition--an unfortunate one--of the budget request looking to reduce the funding of military construction compared to the previous years' enacted levels.

Thank you also for your support.

That is an unacceptable 39-percent cut--39-percent cut.

Thank you very much, Madam Chair.