Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. H.R. 4057, as amended, is another bipartisan product of the Committee on Veterans' Affairs' work to improve the effectiveness of several different benefits and health programs for veterans. I want to express my appreciation to my good friend Chairman Miller and to my other good friend Ranking Member Bob Filner, along with each of the subcommittee chairs--Marlin Stutzman and Ann Marie Buerkle--as well as Ranking Members Bruce Braley and Mike Michaud, for bringing, of course, these provisions to the full committee and to the floor today. {time} 1600 The bill has five major sections, Mr. Speaker. Section 1 reflects a slightly modified version of the original text of my bill, H.R. 4057, which I introduced in February. This legislation would improve the ability of GI Bill users to choose the school that best meets their educational needs. As we commemorate September 11 today, it is appropriate that this Congress help this generation of post-9/11 veterans make informed choices by using their educational benefits.…”