National Commander Reistad testifies before Congress

American Legion National Commander Brett P. Reistad prepares his notes before testifying before a joint session of the House and Senate Committees on Veterans’ Affairs in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington , D.C. on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019.  Photo by Lucas Carter/The American Legion.
American Legion National Commander Brett P. Reistad prepares his notes before testifying before a joint session of the House and Senate Committees on Veterans’ Affairs in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington , D.C. on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019. Photo by Lucas Carter/The American Legion.
American Legion National Vice Commander Jim Pisa chats with fellow Legionnaires before National Commander Reistad's testimony to Congress. Photo by Schelly Stone/The American Legion.
American Legion National Vice Commander Jim Pisa chats with fellow Legionnaires before National Commander Reistad's testimony to Congress. Photo by Schelly Stone/The American Legion.
Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-IL) chats with chats with American Legion National Commander Brett P. Reistad's before his testimony to a joint session of the House and Senate Committees on Veterans’ Affairs on Capitol Hill in Washington , D.C., on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019.  Photo by Lucas Carter/The American Legion.
Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-IL) chats with chats with American Legion National Commander Brett P. Reistad's before his testimony to a joint session of the House and Senate Committees on Veterans’ Affairs on Capitol Hill in Washington , D.C., on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019. Photo by Lucas Carter/The American Legion.
Members of the American Legion Family watch as National Commander Reistad testifies before Congress. Photo by Schelly Stone/The American Legion.
Members of the American Legion Family watch as National Commander Reistad testifies before Congress. Photo by Schelly Stone/The American Legion.
Rep. Clay Higgins (D-NY) introduces American Legion National Commander Brett P. Reistad before his testimony in Washington , D.C. on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019.  Photo by Lucas Carter/The American Legion.
Rep. Clay Higgins (D-NY) introduces American Legion National Commander Brett P. Reistad before his testimony in Washington , D.C. on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019. Photo by Lucas Carter/The American Legion.
Members of the American Legion Family watch as National Commander Reistad testifies before Congress. Photo by Schelly Stone/The American Legion.
Members of the American Legion Family watch as National Commander Reistad testifies before Congress. Photo by Schelly Stone/The American Legion.
American Legion National Commander Brett P. Reistad testifies before a joint session of the House and Senate Committees on Veterans’ Affairs in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington , D.C. on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019.  Photo by Lucas Carter/The American Legion.
American Legion National Commander Brett P. Reistad testifies before a joint session of the House and Senate Committees on Veterans’ Affairs in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington , D.C. on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019. Photo by Lucas Carter/The American Legion.
American Legion National Commander Brett P. Reistad testifies before a joint session of the House and Senate Committees on Veterans’ Affairs in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019.  Photo by Schelly Stone/The American Legion.
American Legion National Commander Brett P. Reistad testifies before a joint session of the House and Senate Committees on Veterans’ Affairs in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019. Photo by Schelly Stone/The American Legion.
Rep. Conor Lamb (D-PA) listens on as American Legion National Commander Brett P. Reistad's testifies to a joint session of the House and Senate Committees on Veterans’ Affairs on Capitol Hill in Washington , D.C., on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019.  Photo by Lucas Carter/The American Legion.
Rep. Conor Lamb (D-PA) listens on as American Legion National Commander Brett P. Reistad's testifies to a joint session of the House and Senate Committees on Veterans’ Affairs on Capitol Hill in Washington , D.C., on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019. Photo by Lucas Carter/The American Legion.
Ralph P. Bozella, Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation Commission Chairman responds to a question during a joint session of the House and Senate Committees on Veterans’ Affairs on Capitol Hill in Washington , D.C., on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019.  Photo by Lucas Carter/The American Legion.
Ralph P. Bozella, Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation Commission Chairman responds to a question during a joint session of the House and Senate Committees on Veterans’ Affairs on Capitol Hill in Washington , D.C., on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019. Photo by Lucas Carter/The American Legion.
American Legion National Commander Brett P. Reistad smiles during his testimony before a joint session of the House and Senate Committees on Veterans’ Affairs. Photo by Lucas Carter/The American Legion.
American Legion National Commander Brett P. Reistad smiles during his testimony before a joint session of the House and Senate Committees on Veterans’ Affairs. Photo by Lucas Carter/The American Legion.
Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-AK) speaks during a joint session of the House and Senate Committees on Veterans’ Affairs on Capitol Hill in Washington , D.C., on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019.  Photo by Lucas Carter/The American Legion.
Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-AK) speaks during a joint session of the House and Senate Committees on Veterans’ Affairs on Capitol Hill in Washington , D.C., on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019. Photo by Lucas Carter/The American Legion.
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) speaks during  a joint session of the House and Senate Committees on Veterans’ Affairs on Capitol Hill in Washington , D.C., on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019.  Photo by Schelly Stone/The American Legion.
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) speaks during a joint session of the House and Senate Committees on Veterans’ Affairs on Capitol Hill in Washington , D.C., on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019. Photo by Schelly Stone/The American Legion.
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) presents questions to American Legion National Commander Brett P. Reistad's testimony to a joint session of the House and Senate Committees on Veterans’ Affairs.  Photo by Lucas Carter/The American Legion.
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) presents questions to American Legion National Commander Brett P. Reistad's testimony to a joint session of the House and Senate Committees on Veterans’ Affairs. Photo by Lucas Carter/The American Legion.