Angus King

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

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?

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.

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.

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

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.

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

And we are talking about a 40-day reduction in decision time.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

Define 'active.' It was 2021. Let's see. We are 2 1/2 years later. That is not very active.

It is a damn shame that we have to pass a second bill to implement a bill that we already passed.

Just issue the damn rule. And if you are going to issue the rule, do it.

The veterans' homes, the DAV, the VFW, all support the bill that I am talking about

It is a damn shame that we have to pass a second bill to implement a bill that we already passed.

Define 'active.' It was 2021. Let's see. We are 2 1/2 years later. That is not very active.

Just issue the damn rule. And if you are going to issue the rule, do it.

Define 'active.' It was 2021. Let's see. We are 2 1/2 years later. That is not very active.

So you said 'actively,' I will take you at your word and consider that a commitment to move on this matter in the immediate future.