"Congress should prioritize streamlining and improving the DIC and burial application process to reduce stress on survivors."
"This is why Congress should not delay in passing H.R. 1083, the Caring for Our Survivors Act of 2023."
"I am a rural veteran, as many members on this committee are."
"The Mission Act and the Community Care Provider Network have transformed VA's delivery of health care and services."
"I go home and my veterans are still saying the same thing. I cannot get health care and I cannot get my benefits."
"The Federal Government has a solemn duty to ensure our duties have the care and respect they were promised."
"I have worked hard to address barriers to access to care for our veterans, specifically disability exams for our rural veterans."
"Veterans of all walks of life deserve a safe place to call home."
"When we started talking about telehealth everybody thought how great it is. It is true for the rural area."
"I appreciate Ranking Member Takano and the members of the Committee for standing shoulder to shoulder with me in a bipartisan manner to do that."
"Thank you for the opportunity to discuss VA's efforts to best serve Veterans living in rural communities."
"I staunchly oppose the inclusion of any language in WRDA which would operationally or physically breach the Lower Snake River Dams."