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 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.

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.

We need to have that discussion to figure out how do we best leverage both the private sector, the public sector, our promises to our veterans, get quality care, and do it in the most cost-effective manner.

veterans' care is a zero-sum proposition. If one veteran doesn't receive the care that they are entitled to and the best quality, then it is a failure.

I fully expect this cross-section of views will promote a vigorous debate, and that is what we are here to do.

the Washington State Delegation, in a bipartisan manner, unanimously sent a letter and said the system works, don't mess up the system, just address it so that we have a safeguard in there in case this situation arises.

As the House Committee on Agriculture considers reauthorization of expiring provisions of the United States Grain Standards Act (GSA) in the coming weeks, we respectfully request that any legislation considered by the Committee maintains…

Additionally, it is essential that any changes to the export inspections regime do not upset the existing process, which is both efficient and meets the needs of growers, producers, and distributors, as well as customers.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. And thank you all for your testimony.

Well, again, I thank the Chairman and our witnesses.