Ed Case: “let me begin by completely embracing and endorsing the comments of the gentleman from California (Mr. Filner) earlier…”

“let me begin by completely embracing and endorsing the comments of the gentleman from California (Mr. Filner) earlier today in support of H.R. 302, a continuation of a long fight for justice for our Filipino veterans. I say, as the representative from the district out of 435 in our entire country containing and holding the largest number of Filipino Americans, this is exactly what we must do to bring justice and conclusion to this sorry story in our history. But I rise here today to highlight another issue which goes as well to the very heart of our collective obligation to our Nation's veterans, whether they be members of our greatest generation, like Hawaii's own 100th Battalion and 442nd Regimental Combat Team, or those lost tragically in the deserts and streets of Iraq and Afghanistan, and that is our promise that our fallen be buried with their comrades in our great national cemeteries, be they Arlington or my own National Cemetery of the Pacific. Despite this most elemental undertaking, increasing numbers of veterans are facing a dire situation.”