[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 16]
[House]
[Page 22154]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       IMPROVED CARE FOR WOUNDED

  (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. Madam Speaker, yesterday, the final 
report from the President's bipartisan Commission on Care for America's 
Returning Wounded Warriors was released. The main goal for the 
Commission is to assure that every member of our Armed Forces receives 
the prompt, exceptional care most are already receiving. Included in 
these recommendations were prevention and treatment of posttraumatic 
distress disorder and strengthening VA support for families of the 
wounded. In addition, a single point of contact for patients and 
families is crucial so the way toward recovery is simplified.
  We are striving to ensure that our brave men and women returning from 
battle are given the best treatment possible. Commission Co-Chair Bob 
Dole points out that, ``Today, seven out of eight survive, many with 
injuries that would have been fatal in past wars.''
  I am grateful for the medical personnel that are working diligently 
to make sure our brave troops are receiving the care they deserve.
  In conclusion, God bless our troops, and we will never forget 
September the 11th.

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