Political Quotes

“I rise to bring attention to recent reports that the United States commanders in Iraq are rejecting the recommendations from Army mental health experts. To address the rising number of returning war heroes with mental health problems, Army psychologists have said that troops need a 1-month reprieve for every 3 months in combat, a suggestion that's been brushed aside by these commanders. Denying troops the rest they need is another irresponsible move in a long line of policies that show a complete disregard for the well-being of our troops, such as being sent to war without adequate armor, being forced to complete multiple deployments, and when wounded, being subjected to a bureaucratic mess such as Walter Reed. Mr. Speaker, I've only been in Congress since January, yet, this week, I made my sixth call to the spouse of a wounded or killed soldier in this war. I'm tired of this war. My constituents are tired of this war. The American people are tired of this war. It's time to put the health and well-being of our troops first. It's time to bring them home.”