Political Quotes

“I am here to speak against the rule on the VA-HUD appropriations bill. Our troops are beginning to return from their service in Afghanistan and Iraq. Sadly, these have not been bloodless wars. None of them are in history, and certainly many of these brave men and women will now rely upon the VA for their health care. They do not deserve delayed or rationed services. Ultimately, this Congress did the right thing in approving a budget resolution that increased funding for veterans programs by $1.8 billion. We want to ensure that we keep the promise that we gave our veterans and add these funds to the appropriation for veterans health care. Please give us the opportunity to do so. Mr. Speaker, Sunday is the 50th anniversary of the signing of the peace treaty for the Korean War. Veterans have gathered here in Washington and elsewhere to commemorate this event. Some of these veterans are gathered in the halls of this Congress today. It comes down to this, Mr. Speaker, with the vote on this rule: You are either for or against veteran health services for veterans. What will you say to the veterans watching today and your veterans at home tomorrow who are showing great interest in this issue? Do you support them or not? Vote no on this rule.”