[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 91 (Thursday, June 19, 2003)]
[House]
[Page H5555]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     SUPPORT OUR MILITARY FAMILIES

  (Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute.)
  Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to voice 
concern over the undue hardship that President Bush is placing on our 
military families.
  At a time when our Nation is asking a tremendous amount from our 
armed services, the administration has proceeded to deliver blow after 
blow to our men and women in uniform.
  The Bush tax cut failed to extend a child tax credit to nearly 
200,000 low-income military personnel. And then, of course, $200 
million has been cut from programs providing assistance to public 
schools on military bases.
  The Bush administration said they would Leave No Child Behind. Well, 
what is happening to the children of the brave troops who are in Iraq?
  The latest tax cut also scraped $1.5 billion away from military 
housing. Furthermore, it cuts $14.6 billion over 10 years from veterans 
benefits.
  During the 2000 campaign, the President vowed to give our Armed 
Forces better pay, better treatment, and better training. Well, Mr. 
President, it is time to keep your promise.

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