Elizabeth Dole: “We are encouraged to see progress here.”

I established the Elizabeth Dole Foundation in 2012 to raise awareness and support for these hidden heroes.

Now I urge you to remain united, to continue to put veterans and caregivers first, and to pass these bills.

I do not see how we can be a nation that truly cares for our military and veteran communities if we wait another day to get this legislation passed.

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