Political Quotes

“today it is my distinct honor to rise and submit a Senate resolution recognizing the Paralyzed Veterans of America Awareness Week, which is April 11-17, 2004. Many of my colleagues may not be aware what an outstanding civic-minded organization the PVA is in our country. But first let me tell you that these are not just ordinary citizens--they are veterans who sacrificed for our Nation in ways we can never fully repay. The PVA is composed of veterans of the Armed Forces who have spinal cord injuries. They are veterans who honorably and nobly served their country and continue to serve on a daily basis. The PVA provides invaluable services to veterans' families and to our own Department of Veterans Affairs--ensuring that civil rights and access to viable transportation and affordable housing will always be provided to those with spinal cord injuries. PVA does this so their members may have the same opportunities as the rest of us--for whom these brave members fought--that they may have the independence that we all are blessed with in this country. The PVA is a leader in medical and prosthetic research, funding two research foundations that investigate a broad spectrum of neurological sciences to seek a cure for spinal cord injury as well as breakthroughs in rehabilitation to improve the quality of life of all Americans with spinal cord injuries.”