I would like to thank you, Chairman Takano and Ranking Member Roe, and the Members of this Committee, for the opportunity to speak on the issues affecting approximately 8,800 veterans in my district of the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Plaskett acknowledges the committee's support for veterans in the Virgin Islands.
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