I am also grateful for today's conversation about the use of artificial intelligence at VA.

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement allocated $75 million in fiscal year 2021 and $124 million in fiscal year 2023 for illegal immigrants in ICE detention to receive healthcare services on the taxpayer's dime.

This arrangement could result in illegal immigrants receiving treatment before veterans do. Quite frankly, to this committee, that is completely unacceptable.

You do not know if it is possible? If healthcare is being delivered in the same communities that we have...

I am very encouraged with the new leadership at the Montana VA at Fort Harrison.

I am passionate about ensuring veterans have easy access to effective healthcare services and believe telehealth is an essential component.

The decision to halt or slow down our offshore and natural gas production does not contribute to our safety, nor does it benefit the environment.

This Administration's persistence to implement the failed, dangerous ESG standards in industry and business are costly and, again, compromising our national security.

The effects of the Biden administration's over-regulation will, and I quote, 'literally put small independents out of business.'

Energy security is national security.

This issue is not just important, it is a slap in the face of the hard-working people of Montana and the entire Northwest.