Jon Tester actually said...

I want to call this hearing to order. Good afternoon. Welcome to today's hearing to examine VA's readiness to support our Nation in times of...

But I think the investment in capital still falls short of where it has to be to meet many of these emergencies.

We have seen an increase in the number of and intensity of natural and weather-related events, which have brought much hardship and destruct...

That's why the VA's authority to provide humanitarian assistance or respond to FEMA's assignments is critically important.