i had the opportunity to press secretary haeckel ons sexual violence and secretary haeckel responded by saying i agree it is not good enough and the whole chain of command needs to be accountable for this. i couldn't agree more perilous pleased that he is open to changes to the military justice system as well as legislation that would ensure effectiveness of our tube crime of sexual assault. in light of the audano case to be made by march 27 is the first step. after ranking member graham makes opening remarks weevil hear testimony from senator barbara boxer who has been a leading voice on this issue. in last year's defense she successfully included in a minute that prohibits any individuaindividua l convicted of felony sexual assault from being issued a waiver to join the military. we will then have the following witnesses who have been either a victim while serving in the military or knowledgeknowledge able advocate for addressing the issue of sexual assault in the military. i will now differ to senator graham to give his opening remarks. see i want to thank the senator gillibrand t