We, The People Of The United States,

In Fact, It Is Often Times A Detriment For The Government To Preemptively Legislate On An Issue Before We Can Either Define It Or Grasp Its Impact.

Twenty-five Million Veterans Are Living Among Us Today. These Men And Women Selflessly Set Aside Their Civilian Lives To Put On The Uniform And Serve Us.

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.

From A Generation That Came Of Age During The Great Depression, Millions Of Our Country's Best And Bravest Took Up Arms In A Worldwide Struggle Against Tyranny.

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.