"The bottom line is, we could have the best programs in the world for our veterans, but if they don't know about them, it is not going to do anybody any good."
"This legislation would eliminate copayments paid by catastrophically disabled veterans."
"It is very important that Congress use its legislative powers to make sure that the VA is prepared to meet the health care needs of our veterans tomorrow as well as today."
"We have to make sure that the VA is prepared to take care of the needs of these honorable veterans."
"I have been very proud to fight alongside the veterans in the three-State region served by the Walla Walla VA, to save Walla Walla VA and ensure that it has a future."
"I sent letters to the VA Secretary. I contacted President Bush."
"Southeastern Washington needs the existing VA facilities and it deserves a new, modern VA facility, as well."
"I was thrilled by that development and it is a major victory for our veterans."
"this legislation is key and I really thank the Committee for considering it today."
"I recently held a press conference on women's veterans issues, and in attendance were several female veterans."
"I think it is important to address that with DOD and I appreciate that."
"We urge the Committee to approve this bill because its passage in the 111th Congress would address DAV's highest priority in VA health care."
