Jackie Walorski

The difference between a planned event versus an element of surprise, like the bus turnover just a few weeks ago.

I want to go back to the question that Senator Donnelly asked because I think it is applicable.

I serve on the Armed Services Committee. I am from the Second District in Indiana, which is in the South Elkhart and Northern Indiana area.

Is there, for this issue of a bioterror attack, a mass casualty attack on the State of Indiana, does that State matrix exist where in the event that our entire State, outside even of the population of Marion County, does that plan exist…

When I was back in the district this week in Indiana, Hoosier requests were pretty simple. They said: work on reforms, create more jobs, and jump-start the economy. In addition they said, We don't trust our government. They're tired of Big…

With all due respect to my esteemed colleague from Indiana as well, this amendment isn't about whether Gitmo stays open or Gitmo closes. This amendment is specifically about not allowing transfers of highly dangerous terrorists to the…

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Indiana will be postponed. It is now in order to consider amendment No. 63 printed in…

Could I inquire on the balance of my time? The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from Indiana has 45 seconds remaining, and the gentleman from Indiana has 3\1/4\ minutes remaining.

In May, the President declared a renewed intention to transfer detainees from Guantanamo. He also announced he was lifting his self-imposed suspension on the transfers of detainees to Yemen. I believe it's a dangerous policy, both for our…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of the bill (before the short title), insert the following: Sec. __. None of the funds made…

I yield 1\1/2\ minutes to my good friend from the State of Oklahoma (Mr. Bridenstine).

May I inquire of the balance of my time, Mr. Chair? The Acting CHAIR. The gentlelady has 2\1/4\ minutes remaining. The gentleman from Indiana has 5 minutes remaining.

have you analyzed that the potential risks of sexual assault are greater by placing women in roles where mostly men serve?

But I guess with all due respect, this issue of sexual assault has really exposed a broken system in the military.

There is such a growing need to treat victims of MST.

I feel like we are in two separate worlds... I am frustrated sitting on this Committee.

the questions that we have been asking in the 7 months that I have been here still fall on deaf ears; no response, no report.

Your stories are going out today around the country, and that is why we are thankful that you made the trek.

We are committed to eradicating sexual trauma in the military.

If the treatment is already set up in your local community or you have avenues in your local community, but the VA doesn't have the services available, common sense would tell you, treat the veteran, treat the survivor, and we are not…

Thank you for yielding and for your commitment and the commitment we share with this Committee in addressing this critical issue for the survivors of military sexual trauma.

Does their failure to address the situation demonstrate their inability to provide the necessary services to MST victims, in your estimation?

The administration proved what local employers have been telling me for months--ObamaCare is bad policy. Even after 3 years of preparation, this law is far from ready for implementation and has proven to be unaffordable. Just today, we…

I am proud of this Committee's ability to work together in order to fulfill our commitment to see the veterans of this country receive the benefits they have earned.

The legislation debated today will ultimately ensure funding for critical veteran services is never delayed due to partisan posturing.