Political Quotes

“Mr. President, next month, Americans across the country will gather on Memorial Day to remember the sacrifices made by generations of men and women in service to our country and to preserve our freedoms. There is no group of Americans I hold in higher regard than our Nation's veterans. Their service and sacrifice have allowed us to live in the strongest, freest, and greatest country in the world. We should, in the Senate, utilize their service as our role models. America's veterans have fought tyrants and terrorist to keep our country safe and secure. Yet when they return home from war, they have to continue to fight many battles. Veterans are struggling to find a job. The unemployment rate for the post-September 11 veteran remains well above the national average of 10 percent. Some veterans continue to face difficulties accessing quality health care services, especially those as in my State where there are rural areas and long distances to travel for the care they need, and many veterans must wait long periods of time for their benefit claims to be processed by the Federal Government, which is what I would like to highlight today. Honoring those who served our country certainly means more than paying tribute to them on Memorial Day. It means keeping our promises. We owe our Nation's veterans the absolute best--the best health care, the best educational opportunities, the best support possible to help them continue to have successful lives after their service to our country.…”