mr. shoneheart, we will begin with your tefrt. we have a lot of answers we need from you. please begin. >> thank you. chairman murray, we appreciate the opportunity today to address the access to quality of mental health care services to our nation's veterans and we appreciate so much the discussion of a topic that is integral to the well-being and full living out of a fulfilled life of veterans. it is integral to the overall well-being and physical health of a veteran. it is important if there is underlying depression, problem drinking or substance abuse or other medical mental ailments this be diagnosed in order to ensure those who have served our country have the full treatment of something that is so core to their overall well skpk to their ability to also implement the physical health aspects of medication management, staying employed, and the rest which is so important to the quality of life of a veteran who served this country. it is the sacred mission to ensure this very integral part of our care is well delivered and i appreciate so much your comments regarding th