03/14/2018
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"I am thrilled to see that the budget request includes investments that will strengthen veterans' healthcare, bolster mental health services, and suicide prevention programs."
"veterans will be asked to sacrifice on behalf of the nation, in this case their hard-earned health care and benefits."
"the budget cuts endorsed by some of my colleagues at the beginning of this Congress represent a nearly $31 billion cut to veterans programs."
"It is imperative that we hold the line on VA's budget so that veterans are not once again left fighting each other or the general public for benefits they have earned and undoubted deserve."