We know, and we have the data to prove it.

We just have to make sure that, as we put regulations in place, they mesh with what are the best practices.

It is an economic issue. It impacts everything from water quality to the farmers' bottom lines.

The situation in Phoenix and elsewhere that provided even one veteran substandard care is simply unacceptable.

The report you issued is very damning to the VA.

I think restoring that trust is one of the first and paramount things.

I never understood as a military person myself why there was no equivalent of the quadrennial defense review?

I think this is the thing, and we have heard it before, I mean it is hard to fathom that this kind of stuff happens or the pettiness that goes on.

I and jointly with Ranking Member Tim Bishop have written a letter to the House Appropriations Committee requesting their support in directing EPA resources towards pilot projects.

Our goal is clean water, and that is best achieved by focusing more on facilitating compliance and less on punitive enforcement mechanisms.

The core mission of the VA needs to remain intact. We need to strengthen it.

I respectfully request that you withdraw the interpretive rule.