"It is pleasing to hear a bit of your life stories. It is a reminder that the American Dream is alive and well."
"The U.S. Constitution directs Congress to enact laws and charges the Executive Branch with faithfully implementing them."
"I am frustrated on many instances with the Department of Veterans Affairs's willingness to ignore the law."
"Our country must never forget the servicemembers who fought and protected democracy in Korea."
"It is disappointing to me the number of times it seems to me that the VA is doing legal gymnastics."
"Do not depart from the words of the law."
"You stated in previous testimony, I will change a bit of the topic to Congress, and testimony to Congress that the FDA intends to pay special attention to formula distribution in rural areas."
"I want to compliment those who worked through the pandemic, and the risks they took to make certain that their jobs, their responsibilities were fulfilled."
"I want to get a final question in. In fiscal year 2021, NDAA (National Defense Authorization Act), that bill included language that I introduced with Senator Udall, now Ambassador Udall, called the Mo..."
"As you would know these programs support school resource officers, hardening of our schools, anonymous reporting hotlines, threat assessment programs, and training for school personnel."
"I will join the Chair in making the request of the administration."