Political Quotes

“I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of the VA MISSION Act of 2018. I am proud to support the VA MISSION Act of 2018, especially because of its important expansion of support for family caregivers of veterans of all service eras. Since my first days in Congress, I have heard from veterans and their caregivers about the important support provided through the VA's Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers. Family caregivers provide loving and essential care at home for our injured veterans, from bathing and dressing, housework and transportation, to administering physical and medical therapies. Caregivers are true partners in the delivery of healthcare to our veterans, and it is important that we recognize their tremendous service and their worth. In 2010, Congress wisely stepped up to offer the family caregivers of veterans support in performing these vital tasks, but the program was only made available to the family caregivers of post-9/11 veterans. Clearly, those who served in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam, and their families are deserving of the same respect and support. That is why, since being elected to Congress, I have authored legislation in every session to expand this assistance for family caregivers to pre-9/11 veterans. Today, this Congress has the opportunity to honor and support veterans of all service eras by voting for this excellent bill. Mr.…”