The issue of illicit financing and money laundering is hitting home in the most personal and tragic way in my district.

These innovators are being forced out-of-State, or worse, out of the country to find a more favorable regulatory climate.

Unfortunately, major obstacles have been put in place by Dodd-Frank and other onerous laws and regulations that made it harder for these entrepreneurs to hire, grow, and make money.

I appreciate your leadership on behalf of those hard-working constituents in the 1st Congressional District of New York.

You owe it to the public and this committee to state your intentions.

A cynic would say that you are carrying water for Senator Warren to prevent her political embarrassment.

It must always be a top priority of Congress to ensure that all veterans receive the proper treatment and care they deserve after fighting for our country.

Giving our veterans and families choices in how they can receive care is just the right thing to do.

It is a top priority of mine to ensure that all veterans on Long Island and across the country receive the proper treatment and care they deserve.

I have reviewed the recently introduced legislation by Congresswoman Velazquez, and I believe that Congress should pass this legislation or adopt many of these ideas into the final reauthorization bill.

the greatest congressional district of America, New York One.