More Than 48 Million Men

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.

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.

For Those Who Have Made The Ultimate Sacrifice, We Are Grateful That Such Men And Women Were Among Us. For Those Who Continue To Serve, We Honor Their Commitment. For Those Who Return To Civilian Life, We Honor Their Service.

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.

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.