Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, in 1995 the House passed H.R. 1536, H.R. 1575, H.R. 2289, and H.R. 2353. These bills extended a variety of VA authority for veterans health care and benefits. The other body combined the provisions of these 4 bills and substituted them in the bill S. 991 as an amendment to H.R. 2353 on January 5, 1996. We now have been able to work out these compromises on those expiring authorities. This agreement is reflected in the amendments we are asking unanimous consent for now. The amendment also authorized utility contracts for the Audie L. Murphy Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas. Chairman Simpson has given his commitment to address the remaining unresolved issues during the second session of the Congress. We are seeking unanimous consent now because these must be enacted quickly. We hope the Senate will act on it tomorrow so that the expiration of these authorities will not adversely impact veterans depending on the VA for benefits and services. I hope all Members will support this amendment.”