Tim Ryan

I wanted to say that we appreciate everything that you have tried to do and your willingness to send someone to participate in a lot of those briefings that we have had for our members and for our staff.

I am worried about the pilot retention issue, and I am worried about the cyber talent retention and recruitment that we need.

Thank you for your service. We know what an essential part of the team you all are.

The demands are greater. And I don't know if we need to do some kind of national initiative led by the military about general health

The European deterrence initiative is critical, and I think the more we see the level of threats that are facing our democracy here in the United States...

I do think that there is a huge amount of cost in sustainment, and we probably haven't looked enough...

As we work to stay ahead, as we talk about the great-power competition, ahead of China, ahead of Russia, militarily, we have to be focused on the newer technologies.

The trend continues here, I guess. Thank you, Madam Chair. And I appreciate this hearing, and thank you for your time and your leadership.

The only place this is going to create a job is in Beijing, China.

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Let me just say briefly that I support this amendment. Making the Capitol complex and other buildings in the legislative branch more family friendly is an important priority. People come here from all…

Let me just say quickly again and reiterate that we are living in a world now where facts are trying to be diminished, science is trying to be diminished, and we rely on these professionals to give us as accurate information as we can…

As the designee of Ranking Member Lowey, I move to strike the last word. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman is recognized for 5 minutes.

May I inquire how much time is remaining. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman has 2 minutes remaining.

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Pennsylvania will be postponed. Amendment Number 5 offered by Mr. Griffith The Acting CHAIR…

I thank the gentleman. I think the Wounded Warrior Project we have going on here in the House of Representatives is a great project. It is a great opportunity, as you articulated, to get people into the legislative process, both in our…

I just want to make it unanimous here. I want to thank the gentlewoman from Utah for offering this amendment and Mr. Richmond for coming here to support it. Again, everything has been said. This is appropriate. We are in unchartered waters…

Engaging our VSOs in crafting legislation that impacts our Veterans is common sense and sets the example for us as Congress to follow.

I think Representative O'Rourke mentioned it with national service.

I think you having me here and trying to contribute in a small way to this hearing says a lot about you

The Clay Hunt SAV Act required the VA to look internally at ways to increase access to mental health care for veterans.

It is this care, compassion and community that must be leveraged by the VA to ensure veterans have access to the support they need while recovering.

These testimonies were difficult to deliver, hard to hear, but integral to the advancement and passage of legislation to address and prevent veteran suicide, the Clay Hunt SAV Act.

I look forward to working with him. He has introduced Veterans Wellness Act of 2017, was an active force behind putting this panel together.

20 veterans who did not receive the support they needed in a way that could accept, process and apply.

I think this would have quite an impact.