Elizabeth Dole

The best chance for a wounded warrior to recover and thrive is having a strong, well-supported caregiver.

Yes, caregivers are vital to those who were injured while protecting our freedom and our security.

Their strength was incredible. Yet, I could see they were carrying an emotional weight almost too heavy to bear.

Well, the RAND report has told us that the military and veteran caregivers are experiencing a much higher rate of negative health consequences as a result of their caregiving services.

Right. Well, we know from our caregivers who are enrolled in Medicaid that the program provides valuable--it is an extra coverage or valuable supplement for some of the expenses that the VA program does not cover.

We are finding out that there are more connections between certain diseases and military service, such as ALS, than we ever realized.

You are sending a very powerful signal that our Nation's leaders must stand with America's military caregivers.

There is also an economic argument for supporting military caregivers.

Most Americans have no idea what is going on in military homes today.

They deserve to have the same benefits that post-9/11 veterans do when they are dealing with the most serious injuries, illnesses, and wounds.

Our country made a sacred vow to serve those who have borne the battle.

They are not acknowledged for what they are doing, and they are receiving very, very little in the way of services.