In a tight fiscal environment, among many competing priorities, veterans must remain one of our highest priorities.

I respectfully request that you support our proposed budget level so that we can play our critical role and essential role in supporting those who have served this great Nation of ours.

I believe our proposed budget is a barebones budget.

I was under the impression and, in fact, reassured as late as September of 2012 that the development of the IEHR, while challenging, was still on track of becoming the reality we intended.

We as a Nation have a 'sacred trust' to care for those who have served and sacrificed.

You must come together seamlessly or veterans fall through the space between you.

To reduce cost and technical risk, the two Departments agreed to modify the strategy.

Do you believe a comprehensive integrated health record system between DoD and VA is achievable.

[t]o reduce cost and technical risk, the two Departments agreed to modify the strategy.

Sincerely, MICHAEL H. MICHAUD Ranking Member

We, as a Nation, have a 'sacred trust' to care for those who have served and sacrificed.