Joseph J. Heck: “More needs to be done to help not only Nevadans, but Americans across the country who are struggling to stay in their…”

I can tell you for the five years I have been on this committee, that is the most moving testimony I have heard.

I find it unacceptable that we would place the additional burden of years of concern about the legitimacy of a bonus payment, or student loan repayment, on those who volunteer to serve.

For those of us that serve voluntarily in any capacity, being the military or any other--the Peace Corps or any other public service--we do it voluntarily because of the common goal and interest and principle that binds us as a country.

We need to think of new ways to bring talented individuals into our armed services.