One of the major spurs of the economic boom, if you will, of the '90s and early part of the century was the integration of the computer into the workforce.

Chairman, I hope the panel will help us on this watermarking question, because I think that's something we really need to understand.

What's the problem? Everybody's talking about legislation, we've got to do something with AI.

Now, Dr. LeCun. A very practical question: how feasible is watermarking of AI-generated images?

Clearly, that is something we need to do.

I think I can tell you from the point of view of what I hear from my veterans in Maine, they really like the care that they are getting from the VA.

Chairman, I hope the panel will help us on this watermarking question, because I think that's something we really need to understand.

What's the problem? Everybody's talking about legislation, we've got to do something with AI.

Now, Dr. LeCun. A very practical question: how feasible is watermarking of AI-generated images?

I want to say a few words about my vote in support of the Hawley amendment No. 1058, relating to expansion of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act. I voted in favor of this amendment, but I would like to highlight that an important…

today I want to take a moment to recognize a dear friend and devoted advocate for Maine, my legislative director, Morgan Cashwell. She proudly served my office and the people of Maine for more than 8 years. Years filled with sleepless…

Yes, and you are going to lose good people in that time.

Well, I want to thank you for making the visit. It says a lot that you were willing to come and listen and learn and bring your team with you.

Well, I am encouraged with the data that you both shared about staffing because as I think it was Senator Moran said, you can have all the good intentions, but if you do not have the people to execute.

What is the bottleneck? What takes so long? Is it security clearances or other factors?

Yes, and you are going to lose good people in that time.

Chairman Reed has spoken eloquently in the last few minutes about the personal impact of this hold on general officer nominations, on what it means to families, what it means to careers, what it means to people who are coming up through…

Well, I want to thank you for making the visit. It says a lot that you were willing to come and listen and learn and bring your team with you.

And that was one of the things L.L. Bean shared, as I recall.

I ask unanimous consent that my defense fellow, Nick Oltman, be granted privileges of the floor until the conclusion of the first session of the 118th Congress. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

Our VHA and VBA people have done an amazing job. We are screening at 10 percent above the national average, and they have really done a great job on the outreach.

Well, I am encouraged with the data that you both shared about staffing because as I think it was Senator Moran said, you can have all the good intentions, but if you do not have the people to execute.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I would like to thank both of these gentlemen for coming to Maine in the month of July.

What is the bottleneck? What takes so long? Is it security clearances or other factors?

Our VHA and VBA people have done an amazing job. We are screening at 10 percent above the national average, and they have really done a great job on the outreach.