If you go to war there is a cost that does not end with the last bullet.

It appears that that money is not going to be used for infrastructure and it is going to community care.

My disagreement is we should not be asking one group of wounded warriors to pay for another.

I would ask you, Mr. Secretary, we are prepared to ask the Department of Justice to look into that if you think that is appropriate.

I am sure they are busy, we have worked on this a lot in Clay Hunt Bill.

I submit the enclosed questions for the record.

I do want to recognize the work of our Subcommittee chair, Mr. Bost, and Ranking Member Ms. Esty, who sponsored the original bill together.

the devil I know is better than the devil I don't know type of thing.

I think you bring up a very good point and for all of us to understand, there are a multitude of veterans' service organizations for a reason; for specific conflicts, for specific issues, for specific advocacy.

The Veterans Appeals Improvement Modernization Act that passed this Congress is designed to be the most significant reform affecting VA disability compensation appeals in a generation.

I do want to say thank you. I am very appreciative of the attitude you have taken of seeing us as partners in this collaborative.

This is a shining example of when we decide to work together, we decide to put all of our resources towards the care of veterans, how things can work.