This is an issue of precedence and State's rights. This is about the people I represent, who respect the right to organize and respect the right to decline.

The problem of illegal immigration is nothing new, but, this year, the surge of tens of thousands of unaccompanied children... has further strained our communities' resources.

The President's decision to not enforce certain immigration laws has only made this problem worse.

I would humbly ask that you refrain from using many of these driving factors, seemingly driving factors in the decision because I just do not think it can be relevant.

I am grateful to have the opportunity to represent part of Nebraska in the United States House of Representatives and certainly representing more specifically the veterans who have so sacrificially served.

Reducing services at Hot Springs will reduce services for our veterans who have already sacrificed so much.

I want to thank Chairman Miller. Thank you for holding this hearing today.

It is frustrating as a policymaker. It is frustrating as we do engage in how much money to spend--taxpayer dollars--to maintain the commitment that I think we can all agree we have to stand behind our veterans and their care.

I have since sent or signed onto seven additional letters regarding this proposal.

I appreciate former Secretary Shinseki agreeing to meet with the Save the VA Committee per our request.

The Postal Service continues to face a severe fiscal crisis, losing $25 million per day.