Elizabeth Dole: “If we ask the men and women of our armed services to go into harms way, they need to know that we are doing everything…”

It is a very unfair situation. We need the legislation we are focused on today so that as soon as possible we can begin to meet the very unique needs of the pre-9/11 servicemembers and their caregivers.

I hope that that piece of legislation is going to pass because if we want to foster a Nation that supports hidden heroes, all hidden heroes, these wonderful caregivers, then it is important to pass both pieces of legislation.

Some of America's greatest challenges could only be solved with the leadership, power, and resources entrusted to you, our elected representatives.

It is vitally important. We find that when a caregiver is so isolated, so alone, they do not know there are others out there.