"At best, OAWP was a completely ineffective organization. At worst, it was a tool used to retaliate against the same whistleblowers it was tasked with protecting."
"Whistleblowers play a vital role in detecting and preventing corruption. They have saved our government millions of dollars by uncovering malfeasance and wrongdoing."
"The whistleblowers who contacted my office showed immense bravery, and their efforts will lead to better care for thousands of veterans in Montana."
"One of President Trump's great accomplishments was to improve the VA to ensure our veterans receive the care they have earned and deserve."
"We are all here to ensure VA whistleblowers are protected and to ensure every veteran receives the quality care and benefits they have earned."
"I look forward to working with this committee to ensuring that structures are in place to achieve this worthy goal."
"Over one-third of the Navy's 51 attack boats are in maintenance right now due to backlogs in repair in all four of the Navy's public shipyards."
"Spare parts inventories have been cut below critical levels, forcing delays in yard exits while ships wait for parts and skilled workers."
"I'm glad to hear the Commonwealth will continue to support the AUKUS agreement through the Navy's additive manufacturing Center of Excellence in Danville, Virginia."
"We have got extreme workforce challenges associated with AUKUS. Electric Boat plans to hire almost 20,000 workers over the next 10 years."
"Look, I empathize with the North Topsail Beach community. They are struggling with the consequences of climate change."
"Removing parts of North Topsail Beach from the System would endanger residents and increase costs to taxpayers."