Good morning, Chairmen Tester and Takano, Ranking Members Bost and Moran, and distinguished members of your respective committees. I first want to acknowledge you, Senator Tester, on your elevation to the chairmanship of your critically important committee. And, on behalf of our members and their families, I want to thank each member of both committees for all that you do to transform support for veterans to real programs, initiatives, and benefits. This gives real meaning to what it means to be “veteran-friendly.”