I spent my first day as a United States Congressman calling the brother of this dead soldier, calling the father of this dead soldier, calling the widow of this dead soldier, and apologizing profusely for the Federal Government's inability to schedule a medical appointment.
Fitzpatrick reflects on his first day addressing a veteran's family about appointment issues.
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“It’s probably not going to get 60 votes in the Senate, but it’s going to hopefully force the Senate to address the issue,” said Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., who signed the discharge petition and voted for the bill.
As a matter of justice, it’s wrong. And it has a corrosive effect on the House floor.
I’ve heard from and talked to many people about this issue. They’ve made clear where they stand and I’m going to reflect their voice on the floor of the House and through legislation that we are introducing.
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