For the other appropriation subcommittees. Secretary Collins, as you know, El Paso, Texas, the community I am privileged to represent, is home to more than 40,000 veterans. In fact, El Paso has a veteran population concentration roughly 40% higher than both the Texas and national averages. And because of Fort Bliss and the strong military community there, that number continues to grow. And we are proud of. Proud of that. (00:38–00:47)
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