Political Quotes

“In every major war since the Revolution, the United States Congress has acknowledged our returning veterans for their service and sacrifice. In this proud tradition, last weekend I announced a Welcome Home G.I. Bill for the veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. It is a bold new direction in helping our veterans achieve the success they so rightly deserve and earned. The Welcome Home bill provides health care for up to 5 years for that member and their family if they cannot get it from their employer or lost it when they were overseas. The Welcome Home bill includes $75,000 for college education and waives the $1,800 fee required for the benefit. And, finally, it will offer them a tax-free $5,000 down payment on a home. Most importantly, under the plan all returning veterans are treated equally whether they served in active duty, National Guard, or Reserve. Because their experience over there was the same, their benefit over here should be the same. The Welcome Home Package is a small token for our appreciation for the debt of gratitude we can never fully repay. Mr. Speaker, we do not owe our newest veterans a favor. We must repay one.”