Since The Revolution, Eight Generations

America's Veterans Embody The Ideals Upon Which America Was Founded More Than 229 Years Ago.

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.

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.

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.