On the recordDecember 19, 2018
today I wish to speak about my colleague, Senator Dean Heller, who will leave the Senate at the end of this year after more than a decade of combined service in the House of Representatives and the Senate. During this time, Dean Heller has worked to guarantee that our veterans have what they need when they return home. As a member of the Veterans Affairs Committee, Senator Heller worked to increase access to care for veterans and fought to guarantee that the Veterans Administration provides high-quality services across Nevada's widespread rural communities. I worked with Senator Heller to reduce the VA disability claims backlog and improve accountability at the Veterans Administration. We thank Senator Heller for his service in the Senate and know he will continue to find ways to serve the people of Nevada. ____________________
