Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Providing sufficient and effective mental health care to our veterans is an issue that I believe we must focus on. It is an issue that I hope will bring comprehensive policies in the next Congress. Finding real solutions will require all of us working together and will require sufficient resources and dedication. I know my colleague, the gentleman from Minnesota, will be at the forefront of this fight, joined by Chairman Miller, Ranking Member- elect Ms. Brown, and all of the Republicans and Democrats on the Veterans' Affairs Committee. But I will not be in the House of Representatives next session to join that fight. In my years in Congress, I have worked hard toward solutions that provide modern and effective care and benefits for our veterans. I have fought against inadequate budgets and for resources necessary to do the job. I have worked hard to improve the care and benefits of our newest veterans, while never forgetting our veterans from previous conflicts. I have been encouraged by what we have all been able to accomplish together. But there is more that we have to do, and I know my colleagues will not give up the fight until we have won that battle. But I do want to thank Chairman Miller for his leadership, his support, and his friendship over the years. It has been an honor to work with Chairman Miller, and it has been a pleasure to serve with him as well.…”