Political Quotes

“Almost 20 years ago our country began sending brave servicemembers on deployment after deployment during the global war on terror. Around the world, they faced dangers not just from the enemy, but also from the circumstances of their service. Too many of those who served in areas of toxic exposure now bear life-long illness in exchange for the security they provided to all of us. And too many of those who faced the traumas of combat or sexual assault, now bear unseen and often debilitating burdens on their mental health. This is why I introduced two amendments to this bill. The first directs $1 million to Burn Pits Centers of Excellence, one of which is located in East Orange, New Jersey, for critical research. The second directs $10 million to expand vet center counseling services to additional locations, including in my district where a new vet center is badly needed. Our veterans deserve the best treatment available, whether their injuries are physical or mental. We owe it to them to support this funding.”