It is an awful thing, an awful thing, to separate a mother from her children.
At every turn in the road we failed you. And we didn't come to you until it was time to kick your butt.
Mr. Hipolit, would you agree with the Disability Commission that aid and attendance benefits currently do not focus on those individuals wit...
We can be smart enough and bold enough to say it has got to be different in the future.
Mr. Chairman--I thank the Chairman and I would ask unanimous consent that my statement be part of the record.
As Ranking Member Burr pointed out, we need to continue to examine the Rating Schedule.
We have made a long-term strategic blunder if we do that.
the current situation has left many military spouses feeling they are perceived as excess baggage.
I think this committee is excellent, and I certainly think it is time that we try to mesh the two in a seamless fashion.
It feels like we ought to be doing something about that, too.
I'm going to wait for the next panel, thank you.
There's a human face behind every one of these issues.
I was just as frank with the last Administration as I will be with this one, and I'll do it as long as the Administration fights.
the profound importance of spouse commitment to the readiness and well-being of servicemembers . . . and to the security of our Nation.
So, VA would be aware of veterans who appear to need those benefits but do not currently qualify?
much attention has been given to the current readiness of our combat units.
the increase in ground forces in Afghanistan announced last month by President Obama falls heavily on the Marine Corps.
General Amos, Marine Corps unit readiness has normally been rated in terms of the ability of units to perform full-spectrum combat operation...
