Lois Capps: “As we approach the 4th of July, I rise in sharp disagreement with the priorities of this administration for our…”

“As we approach the 4th of July, I rise in sharp disagreement with the priorities of this administration for our veterans. Americans everywhere will tell you that we owe our Nation's veterans a huge debt of gratitude. We must fulfill the promises we have made to them. During a time when hundreds of thousands of our troops stand in harm's way, we certainly must live up to our commitments to veterans. They deserve the very best health care our Nation can provide. I believe all of us in Congress feel the same way, but why, then, will no one from the other side stand up to reject the Bush administration's plan to cut 900 million from veterans health care next year after the election? That is another massive cut coming on top of the budget that already underfunds veterans' health care by $1 billion. Mr. Speaker, our veterans do not deserve this and they cannot afford it. I urge my colleagues to demand the Bush administration to stop the cuts in veterans health care.”