Political Quotes

“I believe that these children are as much veterans of the war as any other person that served or who was wounded during time of war. Through no choice of their own, they lost their health in service to our country. Because of this, they face a lifetime of extensive medical care. The provision in this conference bill fulfills the duty we owe to them and any other citizen that has sacrificed their health in defense of our Nation. We urge our colleagues to support the conference report. Mr. Speaker, the VA-HUD bill is one of the most important bills we consider in ensuring our Nation's commitment to our veterans. This year, it takes on even greater significance, since for the first time it provides compensation and health care to the children of agent orange-exposed Vietnam veterans who suffer from spina bifida.”