if we implemented everything in this recommendation, that is no substitute for fixing sequestration.

In the top two or three?

Do both of you still believe that military commanders should bear the responsibility for dealing with sexual harassment problems in the military?

I think that conditions would change very rapidly in the region.

I worry about more to come in the last hours of the Karzai administration.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

I would like to be recognized for 10 minutes, if I could. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

one, I would like to compliment Senator Burr for trying to find a way to improve veterans health care. I think the comment he made is pretty accurate. Before you expand a system that is clearly broken, it looks to me like you would want to…

We want to make sure that the person may no longer be able to serve in the military, but they are not denied treatment for what happened to them in the military.

We commend President Obama and Secretary Kerry for selecting your former colleague, someone who brings extensive experience and credibility to the position.

Our work in DRC is not done. We cannot risk diminished U.S. leadership at a time when lasting stability and peace are within reach.

I would like to share with you five specific actions the U.S. Congress can take to help ensure we remain on a path to peace while saving U.S. tax dollars over the long term.

I can say unequivocally that the situation in eastern Congo has improved.

Do both of you agree that if you had access to civilian counseling services, that would be beneficial--if the VA would pay for it?

Is it a common practice in both the civilian and Mental Health Services to offer medications soon after a sexual trauma event?

Dr. Galbreath, does DOD have data to show the average time a sexual assault victim must wait from the initial report to the first counseling session?

I would just conclude, I want to end on a positive note, I appreciate the gains made and the focus and the attention.

Ms. Garrick, what is the prevalence of PTSD in servicemembers who are victims of suicide?

The military system is being scrutinized, and that is fair. That is appropriate. We have a problem.

Does DOD report those cases to civilian law enforcement authorities for investigation?

I hope that we can find a way to broaden the treatment options available for those who find themselves in your circumstances.

I would argue that a sexual assault is every bit as traumatic, if not more.

Dr. Bell, is history of sexual trauma a major risk factor for PTSD?

The United States must play a pivotal role and robustly participate in multilateral efforts to ensure that the Congolese Government holds free, fair, and timely local and national elections that respect the Congolese Constitution…

What are DOD and VA doing to identify and implement best practices to prevent substance abuse among sexual assault victims?