In Addition To Demanding Answers And Accountability

137 Years Later, Memorial Day Remains One Of America's Most Cherished Patriotic Observances. The Spirit Of This Day Has Not Changed - It Remains A Day To Honor Those Who Died Defending Our Freedom And Democracy.

Those Who Committed These Cowardly Acts May Believe That They Have Shaken Our Resolve To Defeat Terrorism. They Could Not Be More Wrong.

In Mid-may, The House Of Representatives Approved The Full Amount Of Money That The Veterans Administration Said Was Needed For Next Year - Plus An Additional $1 Billion Increase For Veterans' Health Care.

V-j Day, Or Victory In Japan Day, Marks The Date Of The Japanese Surrender That Ended Fighting In The Pacific.

In Addition To Demanding Answers And Accountability From The Veterans Administration, Congress Had To Act To Ensure Veterans Do Not Suffer Because Of The Actions Of A Federal Agency.