Political Quotes

“Madam Chair, I rise in strong support of the rule for H.R. 5822, the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2011. I would like to thank my colleague, Mr. Edwards, for introducing this important bill honoring our continued commitment to support the brave men and women who have been willing to sacrifice their very lives in the service of our nation and the freedom we so cherish. Our armed forces and their family members are among the most valued members of our society, custodians of our freedom and protectors of our democracy. We must continually re- commit ourselves to serving them with the same honor, dignity and respect with which they serve their country. This bill generously provides substantial funding, over 77 billion dollars, in the service of our men and women in uniform, veterans, and their families for fiscal year 2011. It is a continuation of three and a half years of hard work and tireless efforts on behalf of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies. This bill is a testament to their commitment to our soldiers, veterans and their loved ones. Moreover, the bill contains specific guidelines and provisions to ensure that all funds are spent responsibly, accountably and in a way that serves our troops and American taxpayers. Of the 77 billion dollars, 18.7 billion are for Military Construction.…”