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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.
I urge the support of this important piece of legislation. Again, I thank the gentleman from Ohio and the staff on both sides for putting together an important piece of legislation for America's veterans. As I have no further requests for…
AMVETS applauds Congressmen Walz and Bilirakis for their initiative, through the introduction of H.R. 1855.
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 with traumatic brain injury.
It is a deep privilege to be a Member of a Committee devoted to serving those who have served our country.
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 Injury Rehabilitative Services…
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 everyone.
Traumatic brain injuries are among the most complex injuries our personnel have sustained.
Unprecedented numbers of warriors are returning home from Iraq and Afghanistan with severe polytraumatic injuries.
I understand that in the current economic situation we are faced with it is especially important to ensure taxpayer dollars are spent wisely.
Clearly, this legislation has brought together a number of unlikely allies in support of our Nation's veterans.
You are absolutely right. That was the piece of legislation, the qualifying language on quality of life.
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.
I want to be very clear. Our VA facilities and the polytrauma centers are providing the best care anywhere in the world.
You are truly the voice of a grateful Nation to provide the care and benefits that our warriors so bravely earned.
Command Sergeant Major Walz understands the necessity for a broadly integrated and individualized psychosocial mental health and physical treatment plan.
But for it to be found in what should be an environment of caring for our honored veterans is simply intolerable and unacceptable.
Abusive behavior, like the kind documented by GAO, is unacceptable in any form.
I am pleased to sponsor this legislation with our Chairman, Jeff Miller, and with Ranking Members Bob Filner and Mike Michaud as co-sponsors.
I am also thankful that you have chosen to turn that situation into a positive for others and fight for freedom.
How did Tibetans inside Tibet familiarize themselves with Lobsang Sangay? How did they know about him?
My request is the U.S. Congress or Government should support us by pushing them to have dialogue.
Do you believe that the Tibetan people clearly see that politically elected leadership as speaking for and acting in as their representatives.
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.
An oppressed people cannot remain oppressed forever. Their yearning for freedom eventually manifests itself.
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