Elizabeth Dole: “Our country made a sacred vow to serve those who have borne the battle.”

The Elizabeth Dole Home Care Act, in particular, is bipartisan legislation that will make it possible for severely injured veterans to spend more time recovering at home.

It is a very unfair situation. We need the legislation we are focused on today so that as soon as possible we can begin to meet the very unique needs of the pre-9/11 servicemembers and their caregivers.

These caregivers are just as terrified. Just as isolated. Just as important to their veterans.

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