I have the impression that we're in sort of an Alice in Wonderland world a little bit.

I am just not optimistic right now, given the leadership that the VA has at the very top.

I don't want to lose $2 million sitting around in some office over here that was unobligated because somebody lost track of it.

I think that is a great way to attract young farmers and attract young people to it.

125 years is a pretty good record, and I imagine the number of people that have been educated and certainly the security and the variety of our food industry is pretty extraordinary.

Mr. Garamendi, I appreciate you yielding, and I appreciate you taking the time to share with the American people our Make It In America agenda. I really want to thank you for the fantastic work that you have been doing on growing domestic…

I just want to associate myself with the bills introduced by my colleague, Julia Brownley, and in particular the Female Veterans Suicide Prevention Act.

Today I rise to honor one of New Hampshire's best and brightest educators upon her retirement. Christine Rath has served as superintendent of the Concord School District for 15 years, helping to maintain the high standards of public…

First of all, is that allegation true, and what steps are being taken to address the situation with prosthetics?

Thank you very much, Chairman Coffman and Chairman Hardy.

I want to thank Chairman Thompson and our Ranking Member, Ms. Lujan Grisham, for holding this important hearing and for their leadership on this Subcommittee.

I am concerned at the impression that might be left with veterans and their families, particularly the family members that have been through the trauma of a suicide.