In my opinion, the system discriminates against qualified disabled Native Hawaiian veterans.

Can you get us travel for all these deserving Veterans Senator Akaka!

I think you know what our country is going through at this time and we must be ready to come up with the kind of help that our country needs.

Again, Senator Akaka, we want to thank you for your Tireless and ongoing assistance in the overall improvement of our Maui VA health care in the last two years.

When a person finishes his military obligation and he goes home it does not end there, but their problems are just starting.

Thank you, Senator Akaka, for procuring and advocating for the funds to get these two additional Mental Health providers into the Maui clinic.

Thank you all very much for your testimony. Again, I want to thank this panel for bringing us up to date and especially what we are anticipating will happen, providing the supports come through.

As Chairman, I am committed to overseeing that all veterans, especially those in my home State of Hawaii, receive the highest quality of care.

Mahalo, Senator Akaka. As far as here on Maui, there probably could be some improvement, but in my opinion, 10, 15 years ago there was some. Today there is more.

I believe that we are prepared and committed to go forth with this project if we can receive the proper funding for it.

Do you see any barriers, including potentially connecting VA to the community health clinic in East Maui?