Political Quotes

“we have long recognized that our country has an obligation to take care of the brave men and women who wear the uniform of the United States--and their families. Sixty years ago we passed the GI Bill of Rights for the 16 million veterans who served in WorId War II. By providing new opportunities in housing and education, we helped them return to civilian life. Our military forces have changed dramatically since then--but the benefits we offer to military families haven't kept pace with the changes. Today our military relies on volunteers, and our security depends on recruiting and retaining good troops--including members of the National Guard and Reserves. The Guard and Reserves serve at the command of State governors, but members are also available to be called to active duty by the President. And over the last 10 years, the role of the National Guard and Reserves in our military has steadily increased. Today, reports indicate that almost half of the forces deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom come from the National Guard and the Reserves. These Guardsmen and Reservists are not only providing much-needed ``boots on the ground.'' They bring specific skills that our regular active military cannot duplicate. For example, in my home state of Nevada, half of the pilots in the Nevada Air National Guard are civilian pilots.”