"It is a deep privilege to be a Member of a Committee devoted to serving those who have served our country."
"AMVETS applauds Congressmen Walz and Bilirakis for their initiative, through the introduction of H.R. 1855."
"An oppressed people cannot remain oppressed forever. Their yearning for freedom eventually manifests itself."
"I am also thankful that you have chosen to turn that situation into a positive for others and fight for freedom."
"Do you believe that the Tibetan people clearly see that politically elected leadership as speaking for and acting in as their representatives."
"my request is the U.S. Congress or Government should support us by pushing them to have dialogue."
"How did Tibetans inside Tibet familiarize themselves with Lobsang Sangay? How did they know about him?"
"I am hopeful that our Chinese friends understand that connection, understand why this is a very deeply seeded belief for many of us in this country."
"I want to just say I very much, the counsel and the input of VA is a very strong, it very strong weighs on us as we craft this legislation."
"I think as Mr. Garver said and many of us have recognized is we and our job on this side of the table is to be conscious of the societal changes and things that happened."
"Most Reserve Component members believe they are veterans after serving their country, especially for 20 years or more."