Political Quotes

“this long-awaited moment for our Nation's veterans is occurring now. The Senate is finally--finally--going to pass the most significant expansion of veteran healthcare benefits in generations. This is a very good day, a long-awaited day, a day that should have happened long ago. For decades, many of our Nation's veterans have endured a shameful reality. They went abroad to serve our country bravely, got sick from toxic exposure in the line of duty, but came home and learned they didn't qualify for the benefits they needed to treat their illnesses. It is shameful. It is infuriating. Today, we tell our veterans suffering from cancers, lung diseases, and other ailments from burn pits: The wait is over for the benefits you deserve. No more pointless delays on getting the healthcare you need. No more jumping through hoops and even hiring lawyers just to get an answer from the VA. Today, if you are a veteran--from Vietnam to Iraq, to Afghanistan, to everywhere in between--and you get sick from burn pit exposure or Agent Orange, you will finally be able to get your earned benefits guaranteed. I want to thank my colleagues from both sides of the aisle for working together to push the PACT Act over the line, especially Senators Tester and Moran, who were the original leaders of the bill, my colleague Senator Gillibrand from New York, and I thank in advance all my colleagues on both sides of the aisle who will vote for this much needed legislation.…”