Political Quotes

“I thank the gentleman for yielding, I thank him for his leadership, and I am very pleased today that we have bipartisan support for this important legislation to benefit our veterans. I, too, join my colleagues in rising to honor the sacrifice and service of the bravest among us, the men and women of our Armed Forces. In the name of our safety, they lay their lives on the line. In the name of our security, they fight our enemies far from home. In the name of our values, they serve as our Nation's greatest ambassadors, as champions of America's families. Each and every day our soldiers, sailors, airmen and marines earn the respect of a grateful Nation. And as long as those in uniform continue the battle abroad, we must do everything in our power to support them here at home. I would like to thank all Members of Congress on both sides of the aisle who worked so hard to strengthen this bill and bring it to the floor today. Again, I want to commend Bob Filner, the chairman of the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, Chairman Mike Michaud of the Health Subcommittee of the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and Chairwoman Stephanie Herseth Sandlin of the Economic Opportunity Subcommittee of the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. I also want to recognize the hard work and commitment to those who have worn our Nation's uniform by three key freshmen Members of Congress, Congressman Tom Perriello, Congresswoman Debbie Halvorson, and Congressman Harry Teague.…”