May 20, 2019
We have to do something about it because it is affecting the life expectancy in this country, it is also affecting our workforce.
David Roe
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David P. Roe is a former Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives, serving Vermont's 1st congressional district from January 4, 2005, to January 3, 2021. During his time in Congress, Roe was known for his focus on healthcare issues, particularly in relation to veterans and the military. He served on several committees, including the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs, where he advocated for improved services for veterans and their families.
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May 20, 2019
We believe that investment in education in the State of Tennessee is going to pay huge dividends for our State.
May 20, 2019
We made community college free. Anybody in our state who graduates from high school now can go to community college or technical school.
May 20, 2019
In Tennessee we recognized--we had a skills gap and we recognized that in our State.
May 20, 2019
And I think the President did the First Step Act. It was a bipartisan bill that I totally agreed with.
May 20, 2019
In our State of Tennessee--and I want to go over some things that we are doing there and just get your comments on it, and also on the issue of incarceration.
May 7, 2019
I think that is one of the most fundamental basic rights we have as an American citizen, is a secret ballot.
May 7, 2019
I do believe that the PRO Act is a solution looking for a problem, not the other way around.
Apr 30, 2019
Let's get on with it. And I am ready to do it, I know the House is ready to do it, I think the Senate.
Apr 30, 2019
I couldn't agree with you more, there is no way on this earth I could prove where I walked around in Korea 40-something years later.
Apr 30, 2019
I just--I can't--I don't think that this Committee or this country can tolerate any more delays since we have got a clear direction from the Court now.
Apr 30, 2019
I mean, I have been on this Committee for 10 and a half years and I know the Chairman worked very closely with me last year.
Apr 30, 2019
I would encourage, you know, in the next couple of weeks, let this Committee know, are you proceeding with this.
Apr 30, 2019
These veterans have waited long enough for a decision, and if VA has not already started enforcing Procopio, it is a violation of law.
Apr 30, 2019
First of all, Mr. Sullivan, I want to give a shout-out to the National Cemetery Administration. You all do an outstanding job.
Apr 30, 2019
I also want to thank all of our VSO partners for their support and help to craft a bill that finally fulfills our nation's promise to these veterans.
Apr 30, 2019
I appreciate Chairman Takano's efforts to maintain the momentum this Committee made last Congress to enact legislation that would benefit the healthcare to our--the benefits and healthcare to our Blue Water Navy veterans.
Apr 30, 2019
By a vote of 382 to 0--let me say this again--by a vote of 382 to 0--and, literally, we probably couldn't agree that the sun came up in the East most days--382 is an impressive number, that we passed for the Blue Water Navy Vietnam…
Apr 30, 2019
It is no surprise that one of my top priorities, as Ranking Member of this Committee, is continuing our work on the 115th Congress to ensure that our Blue Water Navy Vietnam veterans receive the benefits they have earned.
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