Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, I rise today to speak directly to White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney. Recent reports suggest you personally intervened to stop Vietnam vets from getting healthcare, all just to save a buck. It sounds crazy, and it is. Thousands of veterans were affected by exposure to Agent Orange during the Vietnam war and deserve to have healthcare. The VA Secretary tried to add four medical conditions caused by Agent Orange to the list VA would cover, but Mick Mulvaney intervened to stop it. This issue is personal for me. My grandfather served in Vietnam, was exposed to Agent Orange, and died from lung cancer. Sadly, his story is not uncommon. I refuse to stand by and let other veterans die because they didn't get the healthcare they need. That is not who we are. Our veterans fought to keep us safe, and many sacrificed life and limb. The last thing they should have to do is come home to fight another battle for the healthcare they earned. There is still time to turn this around, Mick, and I beg you to reconsider. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Members are reminded to address their remarks to the Chair. ____________________”