We have to make sure that the VA is prepared to take care of the needs of these honorable veterans.
I sent letters to the VA Secretary. I contacted President Bush.
I was thrilled by that development and it is a major victory for our veterans.
this legislation is key and I really thank the Committee for considering it today.
I think it is important to address that with DOD and I appreciate that.
We believe the Women's Health Care Improvement Act of 2009 will allow VA to effectively meet the needs of women veterans.
We thank Senator Tester for introducing this bill and for this Committee's examination of it.
The NRHA applauds Chairman Akaka for introducing this important bill.
I believe the Brady Act is not only an illegal act pertaining to veterans, but an ethical, civil rights, and privacy issue.
By 2020, the proportion of women veterans using VA health care is expected to reach 15 percent.
The bottom line is, we could have the best programs in the world for our veterans, but if they don't know about them, it is not going to do ...