"No legislation of this size is perfect—but there’s no question that this bill includes major priorities I’ve been fighting for on behalf of Coastal Virginia."
"We must do our part to provide them the training they need, prevent burnout in their workforce, and encourage more men and women to take up the profession."
"To put it simply, we cannot afford to undervalue the essential contributions our nurses make at this pivotal moment."
"Without the PRECEPT Nurses Act, the health care workforce shortage in our country will continue to pose a real threat to quality patient care."
"We cannot allow that to continue."
"I think everybody needs to take a deep breath. I know there’s a lot of change right now."
"This is the change that Americans voted for in November."
"What can be done about Virginia, we are not a border state, but we are such a border state right now."
"I am proud to co-sponsor this important legislation to promote habitat conservation from the ground up."
"We are dealing with a defense budget that is inadequate, in my opinion. It is something we need to continue to put our money where our mouth is from the Congress side and make sure that we providing t..."
"A step in the right direction. Thank you."