"You are truly the voice of a grateful Nation to provide the care and benefits that our warriors so bravely earned."
"This piece of legislation is aimed at closing the gaps in current law that have an effect of denying some veterans with severe TBI from achieving optimum outcomes."
"You are absolutely right. That was the piece of legislation, the qualifying language on quality of life."
"This bill offers new hope to these warriors and their families."
"Clearly, this legislation has brought together a number of unlikely allies in support of our Nation's veterans."
"I understand that in the current economic situation we are faced with it is especially important to ensure taxpayer dollars are spent wisely."
"Traumatic brain injuries are among the most complex injuries our personnel have sustained."
"I believe that by caring for our Nation's veterans suffering from the hidden wounds of PTSD while at the same time providing assistance dogs to those with physical disabilities we create a win-win for..."
"Unprecedented numbers of warriors are returning home from Iraq and Afghanistan with severe polytraumatic injuries."
"I want to thank Chairwoman Buerkle, Ranking Member Michaud, and Members of the Subcommittee for giving me the opportunity to appear before you today to discuss my bill, H.R. 1855, the Traumatic Brain ..."
"Reflecting on the needs of many of those veterans, I introduced legislation late last year, together with Chairman Miller and Congressman Bilirakis, to help some of our most severely injured, those wi..."