Political Quotes

“for too long this country has talked the talk about how important our veterans are to us, but not walked the walk with followup support. A good example is the struggle that the Vietnam war veterans have had with Agent Orange syndrome. Well, I am proud to report my President and his Veterans Affairs Secretary Jesse Brown are going to walk the walk with the Persian Gulf veterans. They support a piece of legislation offered by the chairman of the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, the gentleman from Mississippi [Mr. Montgomery], of which I am a cosponsor. This important legislation will compensate victims of the mysterious Persian Gulf syndrome ailments. My New Hampshire office is collecting data from veteran surveys to assist in getting treatment to these brave men and women. This first step toward treatment of these serious ailments is unprecedented. Secretary Jesse Brown, the Veterans' Administration, and the President deserve praise for the action they are taking. Mr. Speaker, all Persian Gulf veterans who are suffering these symptoms should come forward so that more can be learned and so that they can receive treatment or compensation which is available to them.”