We are going to increase access, is what we are going to do.

We are determined to meet these goals laid out in the program, because the President expects us to, but as importantly, because our vets need it.

We need to reach those folks. We need to make sure that they know that some of these exposures are covered.

we are continually looking for ways to increase our partnership, and the Federal portion of that partnership, either through per diem, or through grants as we develop new facilities.

The most exciting thing about telehealth is that it reduces the barrier to access.

I want to directly address this issue about whether you would be taking something from another veteran or from a battle buddy.

I have great respect for CBO, but I can not speak for them.

If we go back to fiscal year 2022, that would be about a $565 million cut on the major construction account in fiscal year 2024.

I pray to God the next time I appear before you that we have reduced this number, because if we don't, we won't meet our hiring targets.

Inasmuch as suicide prevention is our number-one clinical priority, yes, I consider it a priority.

The most important thing you have done to date helps, which is making us competitive.

The reason they recommend we do it, the reason why I think we should do it, is the connection between mental health disorder, including suicide, and what clinicians call gender dysphoria is a very tight connection.