I think it is important to have these hearings.

I thank the Chairman first of all for his passion and his lifelong commitment to human rights.

I think each of these pieces of legislation provide the VA opportunities to partner and to do things and continue to build on things that are working right.

I think it is really important that this committee, while we simultaneously hold people accountable for the failings that are unacceptable, we also provide alternatives, provide solutions.

I would be honored and appreciative if I could.

Mr. Speaker, I rise with my colleagues who have spoken before in support of the Export-Import Bank, which is an absolutely vital tool that helps businesses of all sizes compete in the world market. It does this not by competing with…

I have appealed to their sense of duty, I have appealed to their sense of honor and now I may turn to shaming them if they don't do this one this time, because this is very frustrating.

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume, and I, too, rise in support of the U.S. Grain Standards Act Reauthorization Act, H.R. 2088. I would like to, first of all, thank the chairmen of the full committee and of the…

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. I rise in support of the Mandatory Price Reporting Act of 2015. Mr. Speaker, I would say let's hope that what you see is a pattern developing here: smart, bipartisan legislation…

Mr. Speaker, again, I have no further speakers on my side. I can't stress enough my thanks for working this out. It was, at times, a somewhat delicate situation, but leadership from my friends on the Republican side, bringing in folks, all…

I would like to welcome all our witnesses here today, and thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to engage in this and help us understand.