Tom Price: “It used to be that there were just some things you simply didn't play partisan games with: Our military, our kids, and…”

“It used to be that there were just some things you simply didn't play partisan games with: Our military, our kids, and especially our veterans. But not in this Congress. In this House of politics, no matter is safe from political posturing and exploitation. From playing class warfare with every proposal, to using children as political props, politics has trumped policy from day one. Now the new majority has sunk to a new low, holding our Nation's proud veterans hostage. And for what, Madam Speaker? Pork. Though the veterans spending bill passed this House months ago with 409 votes, the new majority has refused to allow the legislation to move forward, and veterans demand action. This is a clear demonstration of where the majority's priorities lie. It's shameful and sad that the loony left in this House are willing to exploit our veterans as a political tool so that they can get their hands on ever more hard-earned American tax dollars. Madam Speaker, bring up the veterans bill free from pork and free from politics.”