Elizabeth Dole: “By doing so, the Committee demonstrates its dedication to recognizing our Nation's military and veteran caregivers.”

Well, you know, may I add that we have been really proposing this legislation for several years. It would be so nice to see it passed before the end of the year, please.

The Elizabeth Dole Home Care Act, in particular, is bipartisan legislation that will make it possible for severely injured veterans to spend more time recovering at home.

We are finding out that there are more connections between certain diseases and military service, such as ALS, than we ever realized.

They are not acknowledged for what they are doing, and they are receiving very, very little in the way of services.