On the recordOctober 1, 2013
I thank the gentleman from Texas. Mr. Speaker, today veterans in northern Michigan and across the country woke up to the news that the United States Government had shut down. The government that they served, risked their lives for, could possibly further delay the disability claims process. This simply isn't fair. As the House has offered four times, I might add, plans to keep the government open, the Senate continues to reject our offers and insists on shutting down the government. Last night they refused to even sit down and have a reasonable discussion with us. As we work toward a solution, it is vital that those who have risked it all be able to continue to receive the services that they need. Mr. Speaker, I've been a doctor for over 30 years. I've treated veterans at the VA hospital at Iron Mountain on a regular basis. I don't know how any Member in this body could think for even 1 minute that we should turn away our servicemembers. I urge my colleagues to support the Honoring Our Promise to Veterans Act. Parliamentary Inquiries
