As A Matter Of Fact, When Compression

Men And Women Whose Early Youth Was Shaped In The Ordeal Of The Great Depression Showed The Values Formed In That Crucible When Tyranny Threatened A World.

We, The People Of The United States, We Are A Great Nation With A Great Vision.

Because All Of Us Believe And Understand In The Fabric Of The Common Bond Of Why We Call Ourselves American Is To Care For The Men And Women Who Wear The Uniform; And When They Take Off The Uniform, We Care For Them When They Are Veterans.

The Nation's Obligation To Her Defenders Is As Old As That Defense Itself.

Our Greatest Privilege And Responsibility As Leaders Of The House Committee On Veterans' Affairs Is To Provide Our Veterans With A System That Cares For Their Wounds And Ensures That They Have An Opportunity To Succeed.