For the fastest growing group of veterans, our women, who walk into a VA facility and see the VA mission statement displayed on the wall that only refers to men who served is outrageous. That is not inclusive, and that does not reflect or recognize that we have thousands and thousands of women serving in our military. The VA is supposed to take care of all of those veterans. So I will close, Mr. Chairman, by saying that if people show you who they are, you should believe them. That is why I am opposed to this amendment. Mr. Chair, I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Self). The question was taken; and the Acting Chair announced that the ayes appeared to have it.
Debbie Wasserman Schultz: “For the fastest growing group of veterans, our women, who walk into a VA facility and see the VA mission statement…”
On the recordJune 4, 2024
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