Elizabeth Dole: “I do not see how we can be a nation that truly cares for our military and veteran communities if we wait another day to…”

Thank you Chairman Collins, Ranking Member Casey, and members of the committee for calling today's hearing.

I do not see how we can be a nation that truly cares for our military and veteran communities if we wait another day to get this legislation passed.

passing her namesake legislation, the Elizabeth Dole Home Care Act, would make critically needed improvements to VA's home and community-based services

Well, the RAND report has told us that the military and veteran caregivers are experiencing a much higher rate of negative health consequences as a result of their caregiving services.