Tim Walz

I appreciate having the Financial Institutions Subcommittee Chair, Shelley Capito, as a cosponsor of the legislation.

I have worked across the aisle, with my colleague Michael Grimm, to introduce the Federal Adjustment in Reporting Student Credit Act.

To me, however, college affordability is probably one of the top priorities we need to be focused on.

Thank you all. I yield back.

I think with the steel industry being as important as it is in China--and we have already seen...

I think the point you brought out about the United States upholding ours, whether it is upland cotton or whatever it is, it is making sure that we are addressing those, and I think that sends the message.

We are going to vote on an omnibus today that is going to be $4 million less, significantly less than what was requested by USTR.

My constituents and workers in southern Minnesota are not afraid to compete against anyone, but they are frustrated when they compete in an unfair system.

I have yet to be convinced that building hospitals is one of them.

There is a bit of a cavalier attitude being put forward and I daresay almost dismissive of the reports.

Due process should never endanger veterans.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Thank you all for being here today.

I think your point on management on this is where it comes to because I am convinced...

I think Secretary Shinseki needs to resign. He has failed in his leadership completely.

I think your passion for this, and you are absolutely right, I would be furious with Sonny Montgomery.

This is not a kerfuffle. This is an incredible breach of trust.

I am deeply concerned with Dr. Petzel's comments after this had already been brought to notice.

We must remember President Lincoln's commitment in his second inaugural address 'to care for him who shall have borne the battle and for his widow and his orphan.'

Whenever Sonny was asked 'Are you red or blue?' his consistent answer was 'I am red, white and blue.'

The fix to this, and the way to remove veterans, and we anticipated 3 years ago when we did advance appropriations, remove veterans from this fight.

I trust that you--and the thing I would say about this is, the comment that we shouldn't be talking about furloughs or whatever, the VA is an organization of people.

I think you are wrong on some of the policies. This is the place to debate that; not a Martial Law rule that goes to the floor with no amendments.

Not supporting veterans isn't one of them.

We are wasting valuable time and resources by a self-inflicted wound that should be going toward our veterans.

I am disappointed, to say the least.