Political Quotes

“I rise to speak as in morning business in terms of the bill we will be voting on at 11:20 a.m. today, the armed services authorization, as well as what we are going to be voting on this afternoon, which is veterans health care. They actually go hand in hand and what a great set of votes in a symmetry that shows our support for national security, our support for our U.S. military, our support for our U.S. military who are on Active Duty today, and then also for our veterans who in their hearts are always on Active Duty. Today we have the ability to actually show we can govern, we can pass bills on a bipartisan basis that will help our country be able to defend itself, show our support to the U.S. military, and honor our commitment to the veterans. I am looking forward to voting on the armed services authorization because it does give the tools we need to be able to defend ourselves. I commend Senators McCain and Jack Reed for their excellent work. Madam President, I wish to speak now as the vice chair of the Appropriations Committee. I am so excited that we are bringing the MILCON-VA bill to the Senate. I have been voting for veterans ever since I have come to Congress. Veterans are our Nation's heroes. They put their lives on the line to fight for our freedom. They have made tremendous sacrifices for our country.…”