Answered a few questions from the governors. This is about 45 minutes. It was a classic situation where the host turns to the first speaker and says shall we let our guests enjoy themselves a little longer or would you like to begin your remarks now . Im sorry to interrupt all the conversations going on, but thats why were here. And the secretary has graciously agreed to be with us for this time, so lets take advantage of it. I want to thank governor fallon to agree to being the cochair. I want to thank the secretary for his remarks and for agreeing to remain afterwards to engage in dialogue with all of us. Im a little bit torn because i learned just as we walked in that hes a big Philadelphia Eagles fan who, yeah, governor, yeah, see . Well, im getting over it. But the Veterans Administration needs no introduction, so mine will be brief. The va impacts the lives of our veterans in so many ways, and in addition to its vital services, the va means something deeply special to our veteran
And the secretary has graciously agreed to be with us for this time, so lets take advantage of it. I want to thank governor fallon to agree to being the cochair. I want to thank the secretary for his remarks and for agreeing to remain afterwards to engage in dialogue with all of us. Im a little bit torn because i learned just as we walked in that hes a big Philadelphia Eagles fan who, yeah, governor, yeah, see . Well, im getting over it. But the Veterans Administration needs no introduction, so mine will be brief. The va impacts the lives of our veterans in so many ways, and in addition to its vital services, the va means something deeply special to our veterans. It is the fulfillment of a sacred promise that their country made to them. They stepped forward to protect and defend our country in a time of need. Some returned relatively unscathed from their service. Many, however, carry physical and psychic wounds which will plague them for the rest of their lives. Now they are in need. T
I want to thank governor fallon to agree to being the cochair. I want to thank the secretary for his remarks and for agreeing to remain afterwards to engage in dialogue with all of us. Im a little bit torn because i learned just as we walked in that hes a big Philadelphia Eagles fan who, yeah, governor, yeah, see . Well, im getting over it. But the Veterans Administration needs no introduction, so mine will be brief. The va impacts the lives of our veterans in so many ways, and in addition to its vital services, the va means something deeply special to our veterans. It is the fulfillment of a sacred promise that their country made to them. They stepped forward to protect and defend our country in a time of need. Some returned relatively unscathed from their service. Many, however, carry physical and psychic wounds which will plague them for the rest of their lives. Now they are in need. They need health care services, disability compensation, vocational rehabilitation, education assist
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And that is the involvement of Security Experts in development of the Design Excellence program. I know there were some who were on the commission to develop it. But ms. Munaz and mr. Green, if you could address the actual input of the Security Experts into the program and setting standards in the program, and whether theres an ongoing effort to keep the Security Experts involved. Beyond what the state department comes up with on its own. One of the criticisms that has happened has been that the state department has underestimated the security needs and the security threats. And i want to make sure as we move forward and build these embassies that security considerations are part of that ongoing process of assessment. So if you could sort of address that, starting from who was on the initial commission and whether that involvement and security continues and mr. Green, if you could gives your assessment as a security expert yourself. Im not really a security expert. You led the committe