Steve Buyer: “We are asking that you give it statutory power to actually implement the recommendations.”

I end with this: Tolerance does not require a moral equivalency. Think about it. This is a bad thing to repeal Don't Ask, Don't Tell.

I would like to take the opportunity to thank the highly capable staff of the House Veterans Affairs Committee, not only the full committee, but also the subcommittees. It seems that each session of Congress both bodies pass so many…

I thank the gentleman for yielding, and I want to compliment the authors of the legislation in your work on this. But I would like to point out something before we get too excited about whether we are doing a good thing today. Number one…

Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 3219, as amended, the Veterans' Benefits Act of 2010. This is an omnibus benefit and health bill that contains many provisions to help veterans and their families. I am glad that we were finally able…