It would not make sense not to be joint and it would leave a big void if the Army moved and you did not.

I am highly concerned that this new policy will further complicate the already large claims backlog.

I commend the Department for the decision on the Agent Orange diseases, and I think that is the right thing to do.

I think that the increase in the budget proposed, $5.2 billion for mental health treatment, is an increase from last year that is very warranted.

This subcommittee has always put our Nation's veterans first, and I can say with great assurance that we will do whatever it takes, in a bipartisan manner, to work with you.

I am extremely pleased with the VA's decision to build its fifth polytrauma center in San Antonio.

I think that hitting it now rather than waiting so long, as was done in Agent Orange, it is still late, but I am glad we are doing it.

Mr. President, President Obama is going to travel to Florida where many expect him to discuss the adverse reaction to his proposed budget for NASA and possible alternative options for the future of America's manned space exploration…

The series of recommendations on the reform of the Universal Service Fund is good because it provides support for low-income Americans to have access to telecommunications capabilities.

This will be a vigorous debate, Mr. Chairman, and I look forward to having it.

I hope that we can find the common ground.