I really like being your friend. Thank you, Chair.
We've faced some difficult subjects while doing this study. One thing I want to address, which came up in a previous study, is the Afghan monument that has not yet been built. It has not been decided upon. I think it's been in the design phase since 2019, and it hasn't been finalized yet.
This is the first conflict in which we've had female soldiers and female combat losses. I would like to get a sense of the witnesses' ideas on recognition and having a monument in the nation's capital for this.
Ms. Quinn, can I ask you this first? Again, I want to thank you for your service. That's important. I'm very proud to be sitting in this room with you and online. I'm proud of your service and what you've done for our nation. Thank you.