Political Quotes

I would first like to applaud the Administration for proposing a budget that, for the first time, exceeds the amount requested by the Independent Budget of Veteran Service Organizations by at least $1 billion.

I am particularly pleased that the President's proposed budget prioritizes the mental health needs of our veterans.

This Budget allows us to do that and it also enhances the VA's suicide prevention campaign, an increasingly important program.

This budget will help us eliminate the shameful backlog of 400,000 veterans benefits claims and finally get those veterans the services and support they deserve.