Political Quotes

“I am pleased that S. 1315, as reported by the Veterans' Affairs Committee, the proposed Veterans Benefits Enhancement Act of 2007, finally passed in the Senate. This comprehensive legislation would improve benefits and services for veterans both young and old. The Veterans' Affairs Committee reported S. 1315 to the full Senate in August of last year. At that time, my belief was that debate and consideration of this legislation by the full Senate, would take place during September. That did not happen. As I described in detail yesterday, further action on the bill has been blocked because of opposition from the other side of the aisle to certain benefits for Filipinos who fought under U.S. command during World War II. I will first describe some of the provisions in the bill and then will discuss in more detail my views on the provisions relating to Filipino veterans. This legislation, as reported by the committee, would make several important improvements in insurance programs for disabled veterans.”