We are all familiar with the expression, describing a chronically lazy individual, that "he thinks the world owes him a living." There is no question in my mind, if I may paraphrase that saying, that this Nation owes these Vietnam veterans, at the very least, a decent chance to make a living.
Speaking on employment for returning Vietnam veterans.
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Why should Congress not have some limitations on this? It is the taxpayers' money.
The Department is firmly committed to working closely and openly with Congress in order to protect the health of our servicemembers.
My top priority will be to learn what challenges the DOD IG office needs to address and to ensure the adequacy of resources required to accomplish its mission.
The President hasn't requested one dime of his $81.9 billion supplemental for the veterans' healthcare system.
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