May 15, 2012
I am very proud of the work we did on the Post-9/11 GI Bill. It was sorely needed.
Tim Walz
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Tim Walz is an American politician serving as the 41st governor of Minnesota since January 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously represented Minnesota's 1st congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2007 to 2019. During his time in Congress, Walz focused on issues such as veterans' affairs, education, and healthcare, advocating for policies that support working families and rural communities.
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May 15, 2012
We are making sure that we are not contracting the opportunities of the GI Bill offers.
May 13, 2012
Currently, there are approximately 45,000 veterans in southern Minnesota who would be eligible for burial in a veterans' cemetery.
May 13, 2012
It is my hope that by bringing all parties together here today, we can make progress in evaluating the Veterans' Cemetery Grants Program and, ultimately, to serve the needs of our veterans as best we can.
May 13, 2012
As our veteran population continues to age, and as we wind down two overseas conflicts, the placement of our national and state veterans' cemeteries becomes increasingly important.
May 13, 2012
Therefore, I would respectfully request that everyone be courteous to our witnesses and remain silent until the hearing is formally adjourned.
May 13, 2012
I see that that spirit of collaboration and stewardship of taxpayer dollars, as well as fulfilling our moral obligation to our veterans is alive and well.
May 13, 2012
The House Committee on Veterans' Affairs and my Subcommittee will continue to listen to your needs and work to fix several issues that we discussed here today.
May 13, 2012
And I might add, it feels like I spent a lot of my life up at Camp Ripley, and I can tell you that that facility is second to none.
May 13, 2012
So we really have given more control back to the local states, given back control to the local regions to make these with support from the Federal Government.
May 13, 2012
Are there adequate resources, consistently approving adequate dollars into this program to make sure we care for our veterans?
May 13, 2012
I would argue it's a very important part of our country, of how we take care of those willing to serve.
May 13, 2012
I think when it comes to serving our veterans, that this is one that my patience is--I'm so short fused on.
May 13, 2012
I believe those--the veteran population centers when you get down under 80,000 is the perfect example of where a state veterans' cemetery comes in.
May 13, 2012
Well, thank you both indeed for your testimony. And, Senator Miller, I want to thank you for your work on this, along with Representative Davids.
May 13, 2012
The local officials, the members of the Fillmore County Board and all the staff have absolutely energized and enthused people about this issue.
May 13, 2012
What's left to get this thing done? What has to happen until we start laying those warriors to rest with the honor they deserve?
May 13, 2012
I often say I stand on the shoulders of giants, and it's no more true than today of the folks who have done the hard work.
May 13, 2012
This community understands this. They understand that this will transform Preston into already a very special place, but it will be hallowed ground.
May 13, 2012
You think this land contribution pushed this forward? Would we have been able to get this land elsewhere, would there have been money to buy it.
May 13, 2012
Maybe we should change the regulations, Congressman, and let's not forget that because of the veterans we have an operating democracy and a republic.
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