Political Quotes

“Mr. Chairman, I rise to offer the amendment on behalf of the gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. Frankel). Congresswoman Frankel's amendment would honor American veterans disabled for life and support annual recognition of our Nation's servicemen and -women left permanently wounded, ill, or injured as a result of their service. If passed, it would recognize October 5 as an appropriate day to honor disabled veterans each year. This date coincides with the anniversary of the dedication of the American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial in Washington, D.C. The amendment is supported by the Disabled American Veterans and the Paralyzed Veterans of America. It was included in a House concurrent resolution that I was proud to cosponsor alongside Chairman Jeff Miller. It also passed the House as part of this Chamber's National Defense Authorization Act. America's 3.6 million disabled veterans have honored us with their service and selfless duty. It is now our turn to honor them, and passing this amendment is one way to do so. I urge my colleagues to support this amendment. Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance of my time.”