Political Quotes

“Mr. President, I rise today to join the chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs in asking that the Senate pass the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment--COLA--Act of 2023. This is not the first time we have done this. This is an annual occurrence, and it is good to be back and suggesting to my colleagues that this nonpartisan bill--that we once again come together to pass it this year, 2023. This legislation makes certain that the VA's compensation benefits, which millions of veterans--thousands of Kansans--receive and which their survivors rely on, keep pace with Social Security and are adjusted to match the Consumer Price Index. As we enter another year of crushing inflation--as we unfortunately enter another year of crushing inflation--this commonsense legislation is necessary so that veterans and survivors are able to keep pace with rising costs, make ends meet, and continue to receive the support they have earned and deserve. Yesterday, March 29, was National Vietnam War Veterans Day and the 50th anniversary of the last combat troops leaving Vietnam. This is an opportune time for us as a Senate, us as a Congress, us as a country to once again commit to making certain that veterans and their survivors receive the due support, the due respect, and the due recognition they deserve.…”