Mark Takano: “To say that my good friend, Congressman Courtney from Connecticut, is, unfortunately, unable to join us to speak in…”

“To say that my good friend, Congressman Courtney from Connecticut, is, unfortunately, unable to join us to speak in support of the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act due to an illness. The gentleman from Connecticut has been a steadfast advocate for the blue water Navy veterans and the veterans in his district, and I want to express my gratitude to him for pushing the Veterans' Affairs Committee and the House to right this wrong and ensure veterans receive the benefits they are owed. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.”