Nita Lowey: “Welcome, Mr. Secretary.”

We must address this situation head-on.

I am delighted to yield 1 minute to the distinguished gentlewoman from California (Ms. Pelosi), the Speaker of the House.

I am delighted to yield 1\1/2\ minutes to the distinguished gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. Wasserman Schultz), the chairwoman of the Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies. {time} 1845

Congress has the unique opportunity to support the Administration in creating a new strategy that takes a long-term approach.