Ann Marie Buerkle: “If we inspire cooperation, rather than hostility, we will see quicker introduction of safer designs, as well as timely…”

I yield such time as he may consume to the sponsor of this legislation, my distinguished colleague from Texas (Mr. Poe).

I urge all of my colleagues to join me in strong support of this bill, and I yield back the balance of my time.

We here in Washington and this government has no greater responsibility or moral duty than to make sure our veterans have the services and the care they have earned and they richly deserve.

I voted against it because I think there is a jurisdictional issue with the EPA, as they control emissions.