Thank you for coming today.
Recognizing all the veterans in the room who have served our country so well, I thank you for your service.
Mr. Black, I want to ask you a few questions first.
I'd like to say, first of all, that my son is in the air cadets. I've said this often before this committee. He's envious of what you've had to do in your life or what you've been able to do in your life. So again, thank you for your service.
I just want to speak specifically to long-term care. With what we've talked about in the BIA and what we're talking about in the amendments, from what I understand more than 2,000 veterans in long-term care will receive a greater subsidy for their care.
On account of this, do you think that all parties should move quickly to pass the legislation? What is the incentive, at the end, to pass this as quickly as possible?