Political Quotes

“let me begin, if I may, by thanking my friend and colleague, Senator Booker, for partnering with me on this critical piece of legislation that helps our Nation's veterans, especially those suffering from traumatic brain injuries. I would urge him to participate in that meal from that veteran. I assure the Senator that in this city where the food is so rich, he will probably find the meal much healthier--much healthier. I know that is important to the Senator. Having said that, I know that Senator Booker and I have always viewed veterans issues to be truly a bipartisan issue. I am pleased we were able to work together and we were able to accomplish this work as partners. I would also like to applaud my other colleagues, Senators Sanders, McCain, and Burr, for their work on the conference report, and also House Veterans' Affairs Committee Chairman Miller and the rest of the conference members for reaching an agreement to ensure that Congress keeps its promise to our Nation's veterans. The conference committee's bill is a good start to address problems with appointment wait times, VA scheduling practices, accountability, and overall quality of care provided at VA's medical facilities. As my colleague Senator Booker discussed, there is a very critical provision in the conference report legislation that he and I took a lead on addressing; and that is the extension of the Assisted Living Program for Veterans with Traumatic Brain Injury. I applaud my friend.…”