From A Generation That Came Of Age

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 Young Patriots Now Returning From War In Iraq And Afghanistan And Other Deployments Worldwide Are Joining The Ranks Of Veterans To Whom America Owes An Immense Debt Of Gratitude.

The Men And Women Of Today's Va Are Dedicated To Caring For Today's Veterans And Stand Ready To Provide For Our Servicemembers Who Now Defend Our Freedoms And Our Way Of Life.

I Also Believe That Hurricane Katrina Did Reveal A Weakness In Our Energy Supply Systems, Highlighting The Reliance This Country Has On The Gulf Coast For Our Energy Resources.

I Expect Va's Inspector General And The Fbi To Work Closely Together So That We Can Identify And Eliminate The Flaws That Allowed This Leak And Prosecute Any Criminal Acts.