There are so many questions, but I must continue this discussion, having been part of this issue of records for the last 5, 6, 7 years.

We as members of Congress, and you as the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, have a duty to provide the best care available to our veterans, who have sacrificed and faithfully served our Nation.

Sam Farr used to tap me on the shoulder probably 10 times a day: Peace Corps, Peace Corps, Peace Corps.

The U.S. has the most rigorous refugee screening process, including biometric tracks, medical screening, DNA testing.

I want to thank you. And as a strong supporter of the BBG and other similar programs, many of us have had questions about their effectiveness.

Your statement was eloquent, so very important, and I think there are too many people who don't take the time to talk about the importance of this account back home.

The budget was shocking, disappointing. I can think of many other adjectives.

Defense, diplomacy, and development are equal legs on the stool of American foreign policy.

Dramatic reductions in the President's proposed budget for the function 150 account would undermine that delicate balance.

I remember that issue with absolute clarity. And I know the chairman and I believe deeply in the work that the State Department and USAID are doing, but we have to continue to make sure that the money is spent efficiently and effectively.

There is a lot of money being spent there, and we really have to look more carefully.