"I think it's by doubling down on those big projects, Million Veteran Program."
"It's always good to see you, man. Keep up the good work."
"When it comes to research as per mental health, rural America tends to rise to the top when it comes to suicides."
"the VA needs to do more to ensure that our rural veterans, like those in Montana, are not left behind."
"It's just a matter of when and how."
"I’d like to eventually bring it to the Committee and hopefully on a bipartisan basis, it'll give us a way to have more insights into what we're trying to learn."
"mental health treatment must always be a top priority of VA research."
"Research must translate to real world improvements in veteran care."
"So that the Committee has an idea, at least on those 617 that are VA funded, what they're about."
"If you'll just bear with me a little bit, Senator Blumenthal."
"I want to thank the Chairman and Ranking Member. I want to thank both of you, Secretaries, for being here today."