Political Quotes

“I also would note that the American Legion, in a letter to me dated May 10, 1996, states: After reviewing President's Clinton's FY `97 budget proposal for the Department of Veterans Affairs, the American Legion is deeply disturbed with the outyear funding levels recommended. They conclude by saying: The American Legion strongly believes there are acceptable alternatives Congress should seriously consider before turning its back on American veterans and their families. Mr. President, that is simply what is at issue here. Are we going to turn our backs on veterans, or are we going to make some responsible choices and say it is time to get serious about welfare reform and make sure we put people to work and use some of the funds that we save to ensure that we care for our Nation's veterans, the elderly, the sick, the war-injured, the medically indigent who need our help and care.”