We have got to prioritize the money our taxpayers entrust us with so that veterans and their families will have the benefits and services they need and they earned.

We must have a VA health and benefits system that meets their needs, is responsive to their expectations, and appropriately expresses the gratitude of the Nation for their tremendous sacrifice.

Well, let me say you covered in depth with me personally what you intend to do to expedite the Agent Orange claims, and I agree with the strategy that you have undertaken.

I think we should require DOD to do the appropriate oversight, but I think we also should expect that when we put people in dangerous positions, we have to allow them to either have their own tools to supply their security or to make sure…

I think it's time to look at how we use our National Guard and Reserves.

It's been very productive so far this year, and I know all the members appreciate the leadership in addressing their bills in a timely fashion.

One bill is particularly important to me, S. 2097, which I cosponsored, to rededicate the DC War Memorial as a National and DC World War I Memorial.

I fought for a provision to allow us to export highly enriched uranium for the purposes of us getting the medical isotopes we need in the marketplace.

I urge the committee to approve... S. 1413, Adams National Historical Park Boundary Addition Act of 2009.

I urge the committee to approve it.

Mr. Chairman, thank you. Thank you for convening this hearing before the National Parks Subcommittee.

I want to commend you, Chairman Udall and Senator Burr, for holding these hearings this afternoon.