Political Quotes

“The continuing resolution before you includes, in Division A, the full-year appropriations for Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies for fiscal year 2017. Division A is exactly the same as the MILCON-VA conference report that was approved by the House on June 23. Thanks to the leadership of Chairman Rogers; Mrs. Lowey, the ranking member, and the partnership of the subcommittee ranking member, Sanford Bishop, the gentleman from Georgia, this conference report was negotiated with the Senate and will provide necessary funding for the Department of Veterans Affairs and military construction projects. This conference report demonstrates our firm commitment to fully supporting our Nation's veterans and servicemembers and their families. The total investment is $82.5 billion for Military Construction, VA, and Related Agencies--$2.6 billion over last year's level. This bill provides comprehensive support for servicemembers, military families, and veterans. It supports our troops with the facilities and services necessary to maintain readiness and morale at bases here in the States and, of course, overseas. It provides for Defense Department schools and health clinics that take care of our military families. The bill funds our veteran healthcare systems to ensure that our promise to care for those who have sacrificed in defense of this great Nation continues as those men and women return home.…”