Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, I rise today in strong support of H.R. 8371, the Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act. I do this for two individuals in one group, the two individuals being Robert Francis Mulligan and Mary Jean Mulligan, my Uncle Bob and Aunt Mary Jean. They were both World War II veterans and members of the Greatest Generation who, unfortunately, died in nursing homes in poor conditions because of the fact that they were not able to have funding through this act. I am very supportive of it. The group that I stand in strong support of today is our Gold Star families. When a member passes and their family members remain, that is not a mortgage. It is not a 30-year commitment. It is a lifetime commitment. We have to do everything we possibly can so that they can move on with their lives in memory of their loved ones that served our Nation and allowed us to have this debate in freedom.”