I come from The Granite State, where privacy is of primary concern.

the problem that exists here today is a lack of trust.

Mr. Speaker, the Department of Homeland Security is charged with safeguarding our Nation from acts of terrorism, drug trafficking, and many other serious threats. Whether they serve in the Coast Guard, Border Patrol, Customs and Border…

Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to recognize Alex Ray, a Granite Stater who has made significant contributions to our State's identity and our economy. When you ask most people in New Hampshire what restaurant captures the essence of our State…

I wanted to go to the opposite end of the country to my district in New Hampshire and talk briefly about the Veterans Choice Program.

We want to stay in very close touch with your team about the plan for the west LA facility, particularly addressing homelessness of veterans in west LA.

I want to start by commending you, Secretary McDonald, for the efforts that your team has done to settle the lawsuit out in west Los Angeles.

This is my first hearing as Ranking Member of this Subcommittee, one of the most important subcommittees in Congress, and I look forward to working with Chairman Coffman and all of my colleagues.

But we must also remember that our responsibility is not only to identify problems, but to work to find solutions.

I think our committee can be helpful keeping your feet to the fire.

I commend the work that you have done and urge the VA in going forward with your audit, changing your administrative processes, getting on top of your billing and collection.