But to accept that is to accept that there was an intent on the part of Members of Congress that wrote this to force the property in a family of a servicemember to all be listed in the servicemember's name.

I have deep respect for what you do. This is not an issue that popped up yesterday.

Senator Burr's bill, Military Spouses Residency Relief Act.

Mr. Chairman--I thank the Chairman and I would ask unanimous consent that my statement be part of the record.

I want to go on the record in terms of my commitment to those individuals--and this is my favorite expression, Mr. Chairman--that allow us to do what we do because they did what they did in protecting this country and fighting for us.

One of the bills on the agenda that I feel passionately about is S. 669, the Veterans' 2nd Amendment Protection Act.

Dental coverage has long been a gap in the benefits offered to veterans.

The Department of Justice administers the Brady Bill.

Although even the NRA stated that the Joshua Omvig bill would have no impact on gun rights, critical sections of the Suicide Prevention Act were watered down.

I am disappointed that the VA has not taken a position on this.

I am pleased to see that legislation I introduced to create a voluntary dental insurance benefit for all veterans and survivors of veterans enrolled for care at VA is on the agenda.

I don't want to be overly critical of President Clinton, but as they were bringing down the forces and delaying our modernization programs, I was very critical during those times.