Richard Burr: “I appreciate the opportunity to discuss the collaborative issues with VA and DOD and hear firsthand from veterans about…”

I will continue to ask you for a plan until we get one, and I will continue to be a roadblock for those who believe that we can blindly just appropriate emergency money.

I want to thank you for scheduling this hearing to highlight the need for Congress to consider legislation to encourage Americans to save more for their futures.

Are you beginning to see the pattern as to why a plan is important? This has been a well-orchestrated event up to this point.

I was surprised and frustrated to hear that these funds were overwhelmingly repurposed from within ASPR, including the stockpile.