Political Quotes

“Today I rise in support of H.R. 3298, the Homes for Heroes Act of 2011. Sadly, approximately one-fifth of our country's homeless population consists of veterans. In part, that's because readapting to civilian life is not always easy even for some of our country's true heroes. But research shows that with a stable living situation, our veterans are far more likely to overcome other challenges. These are men and women who braved bullets and basic training to protect our country and our freedom. They have the will and the strength to overcome any obstacle, but it is our job to give them the tools. That is why it's essential that HUD and the VA work hand in hand to help our veterans get the housing assistance they have earned. The Homes for Heroes Act of 2011, of which I'm a cosponsor and which was introduced by my colleague from Texas (Mr. Al Green) and my colleague from New York (Mr. Grimm), establishes the position of Special Assistant for Veterans Affairs within HUD to effectively coordinate services among veterans and to serve as HUD's liaison to the Department of Veterans Affairs' U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness, State and local officials, and nonprofit service organizations. The bill also requires HUD to submit a comprehensive annual report to Congress on the housing needs of homeless veterans and the steps undertaken by HUD to meet those needs, and H.R.…”