I wish people could actually watch how we do things in the Veterans' Affairs Committee.
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.
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.
I never get the feeling from my constituents that they're not willing to make sure we lay our veterans to rest.
Are there adequate resources, consistently approving adequate dollars into this program to make sure we care for our veterans?
It is my hope that by bringing all the 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.
Often with my colleagues, they hear me talk about southern Minnesota and I can see them roll their eyes.
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.
I would argue it's a very important part of our country, of how we take care of those willing to serve.
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?
the local officials, the members of the Fillmore County Board and all the staff have absolutely energized and enthused people about this issue.
Therefore, I would respectfully request that everyone be courteous to our witnesses and remain silent until the hearing is formally adjourned.
this community understands this. They understand that this will transform Preston into already a very special place, but it will be hallowed ground.
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.
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.
Currently, there are approximately 45,000 veterans in southern Minnesota who would be eligible for burial in a veterans' cemetery.
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.
the sole purpose of honoring that commitment that our servicemembers have made in making sure that we, as a nation, a grateful nation, follow through with everything from the benefits and the health care to that dignified burial, that says…
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.
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.
I always tell the story of when I went out to Walter Reed and visited one of our wounded warriors.
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.
This issue of mental health parity and mental health care is absolutely fundamental.





