I appreciate the opportunity to testify, and I want to, though I am not on the Committee, lend my support to Senator Snowe and her leadership on this piece of legislation.

We can do better and we must do more.

This common sense legislation seeks to ensure that our veterans who have sustained Traumatic Brain Injuries are guaranteed the highest quality of care and ensure the highest quality of life for them and their families--a goal that I think…

I will not shy away from providing those who have served and sacrificed for our Nation with the benefits and services they need--more importantly, that they were promised.

We can do better, and we must do more.

We really need to have a comprehensive approach to deal with the signature wounds of the Afghanistan and Iraq conflicts.

The VA has taken some very strong steps toward the goal of building a 21st century support system, but gaps in the system remain.

If a veteran gathers up any necessary evidence before sending the claim to the VA, the bill would allow benefits to be paid for up to 1 year before that claim was submitted.

I am honored to appear before my colleagues who lead the Senate in making sure our Nation keeps faith with the men and women who serve and sacrifice for our freedom.

The Honoring All Veterans Act requires the Department of Defense to identify and then close the gap between screening and treatment.

We need to provide treatment, not just diagnosis.

These problems must be addressed by both agencies.

I would also like to thank the VFW, the DAV, and The American Legion for their support of my legislation, S. 957.

I look forward to continuing our efforts to make sure that the men and women who have bravely served our country are buried with honor and dignity.

I think all of us as Americans were shocked to hear about some of the mismanagement and ineptitude that was taking place at the cemetery.

Families like Jerry's have already waited too long for answers they deserve and the help they need.

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. Cloture Motion By unanimous consent, pursuant to rule XXII, the Chair lays before the Senate…

Third, immigration reform: looking at the H-1B Visas; realizing that we are basically having to contract with people in other countries because we've made it so hard for them to come over here.

The second thing, which has been mentioned by my colleagues and certainly applies in the life sciences, is this idea of making sure the R&D tax credit is good, and stable, and that we are not playing a game of red light/green light with…

I think this country needs to move ahead, and that the heart of our progress should be an innovation agenda.

I hope you will actively participate, because, at some point, we're going to have to weigh the policy implications----

I think we all were surprised by these incidents, but I'm glad to see you've been working further together.

We need to constantly be vigilant.

Clearly, anything would have to----

I don't think I, in all my time in public service, had more of a frightening session kind of getting Air Traffic Control 101 in terms of the potential wave of retirees, the challenges of attracting new folks, the ability to get through…