Pelosi on President Signing Veterans' Bill: New Law Ensures Veterans Will Have
the Care and Support They Have Earned
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the
following statement today after attending a ceremony at the White House during
which President Obama signed into law the Veterans Health Care Budget Reform
and Transparency Act.
"In signing the Veterans Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency Act,
President Obama is standing shoulder-to-shoulder with Congress in fulfilling
our obligation to make sure that veterans get the care and support they have
earned--
"This legislation - the number one priority for national veterans groups --
ensures sufficient, timely, and predictable funding to care for those who have
worn our nation's uniform. By authorizing Congress to approve investments in
medical care for our veterans one year in advance, the VA can more effectively
plan for the future and our veterans will receive high quality medical care
when they need it.
"Our nation's veterans serve overseas so we can have safety and security at
home. Their sacrifice is a tribute to America's ideals. Their heroism is a
symbol of our country's strength and resolve. Their actions are a reflection
of our values.
"Every soldier and sailor, airman and Marine, deserves nothing less than our
full-fledged support. We owe them each a debt of gratitude for their service
and sacrifice. And we must continue to uphold the solemn promise to the
members of our armed forces: just as the military pledged to leave no solider
behind on the battlefield, we will leave no veteran behind when they come
home."
SOURCE Office of the Speaker of the House
Brendan Daly, Nadeam Elshami, or Drew Hammill, all of the Office of the
Speaker of the House, +1-202-226-7616
