Political Quotes

“I first want to thank all those Members, particularly the gentleman from Pennsylvania [Mr. Fox], for sponsoring the provision to authorize funds for the pro bono legal assistance program. The veterans who have been awarded benefits by the Court of Veterans Appeals as a result of the legal assistance provided by the program fully understand the importance of this program and the need for this program in the future to be available to veterans who need it. I want to commend the gentleman from Arizona, Chairman Stump, the gentleman from Indiana, Subcommittee Chairman Buyer and the gentleman from Alabama, Subcommittee Chairman Everett, as well as the gentleman from Mississippi, Ranking Member Sonny Montgomery and the gentleman from California, Bob Filner, for all their hard work on this legislation. This bill makes a number of enhancements to the Montgomery GI bill, a program I have been pleased to name. We had an amendment in the committee to name it the Montgomery GI bill, and I was pleased to offer that amendment. By providing an opportunity for more service members to enroll in the Montgomery GI bill, we increase the educational opportunities for deserving Americans, and by increasing the benefit level wherever we can we signify our commitment to the education needs of our veterans and service members.”