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Amidst the chaos, a pivotal focus emerged on veteran affairs and border security. Mark Lucas, founder of Veteran Action, outlined a bipartisan effort to reform veteran healthcare, emphasizing the importance of "choice" and immediate access to care—an alternative to the often bureaucratic and inefficient VA system. He championed legislation allowing veterans to seek local, nearby healthcare providers when urgent needs arise, such as mental health crises, highlighting tragic stories of veterans unable to access timely help through existing channels.