[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 149 (Wednesday, October 3, 2007)]
[House]
[Page H11175]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          SUPPORT OUR VETERANS

  (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, this Democrat-led Congress 
has yet to send one spending bill to the President. In particular, they 
have failed to pass funding for our veterans, and because of their 
inaction, our veterans are being shortchanged and denied needed 
resources and benefits.
  Despite widespread support for the Veterans' Affairs spending bill, 
the majority is refusing to take final action. This delay is 
jeopardizing our ability to get the necessary funding and resources to 
those who need it most. The bill includes $4.1 billion for VA hospitals 
and clinics, $600 million for posttraumatic stress disorder and 
traumatic brain injury care, $2.9 billion for mental health and 
substance abuse treatment for veterans, and $480 million for research 
into prosthetics for wounded warriors and amputees.
  We can all agree that our veterans deserve our utmost support, and as 
a grateful 30-year member of the American Legion, it is time for 
Democrats to work with Republicans for our veterans.
  In conclusion, God bless our troops and we will never forget 
September the 11th.

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