Dean Heller

As I mentioned, Nevada's goal is zero fatalities on the road, and I'm assuming that Missouri has similar goals.

NHTSA plays a vital role in ensuring the highest standards in motor vehicles and highway safety.

Do you agree that the funding needs to be as flexible as possible to address different states specific needs?

I think there really is a structural overall change that needs to happen in some of these VAROs.

Perhaps minus the Tesla locating in the State of Nevada. It was a terrific opportunity for him to discuss with you, as myself, the concerns that we both share about Nevada's veterans.

I think it may take some legislation to expand this care and I am eager to help your Administration move forward on these initiatives.

It is just absolutely unacceptable; and I also think change needs to occur.

As you know, I called for management changes in the Reno VARO.

I remain committed to addressing the VA disability claims backlog.

I want to thank the Secretary and also Mr. Griffin for being here today.

See, I do not want to give the VA a pass on this, and I believe that that is what this line does.

Did the VA play any part in the inclusion of this line?

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

I have to believe that there is a link between the kind of care she was getting at that hospital and her death 2 weeks later.

Would a reasonable person come to the conclusion that wait-time manipulation contributed to patient deaths?

Secretary McDonald has showed he is committed to bringing a new vision and reforms to the VA.

With that I thank the chairman and those on this subcommittee for their support of this search and rescue bill also.

I want to express frustration that I have with the testimony.

This bipartisan, common sense legislation would allow for expedited access to public lands for Good Samaritan search and recovery organizations.

I hear frequently from those on the ground that the agency struggles with resources to implement some of these projects.

The reason I raise the question is there does seem to be some confusions.

We just need to get the Federal Government out of the way so it can be utilized.

We wanted to thank Senator Heller for his co-sponsorship of the bill to enable the Investment Tax Credit to continue its benefits.

My priority is representing Nevada's veterans and what is important to them.

I do not think there is any secret that my priority on this Committee is addressing the VA claims backlog, especially in light of the fact that Nevada has the worst backlog in the country.