MICHAEL GRIMM: “As a Marine combat veteran, it is a unique honor for me to address this Committee.”

I was receiving numerous complaints from veterans in my district who were waiting months for crucial medical appointments.

Let me be clear to you, you ever do that to me again I'll throw you off this (EXPLETIVE DELETED) balcony.

I completely understand the need for actuarially-sound programs. But I think where we are missing it is the balance between actuarially sound and functionally and practically sound.

I agree with you that after a hurricane, to rebuild just the way it was doesn't make sense.