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For Immediate Release Contact: Betsy Hart
December 08, 2008 (202) 226-8555

HERSETH SANDLIN STATEMENT ON NOMINATION OF GENERAL SHINSEKI FOR SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

December 8, 2008, Washington, DC- Today, Rep. Stephanie Herseth Sandlin released the following statement today on the nomination of General Eric Shinseki for Secretary of Veterans Affairs:

“General Shinseki has a remarkable and distinguished record of service to his country, and I am pleased with his nomination. Whether as a combat soldier who survived life-threatening injuries in Vietnam, or as Chief of Staff of the Army, General Shinseki has demonstrated courage, patriotism and service to country. His understanding of the unique challenges facing our servicemembers and veterans has earned him the respect of fellow military leaders and veteran service organizations.

“As a member of the Veterans' Affairs Committee and as Chairwoman of the Economic Opportunity Subcommittee, I look forward to working with General Shinseki on several issues, including implementing the new veterans’ education program, reducing the claims backlog, and providing sufficient and timely funding for health care.”

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Congresswoman Stephanie Herseth Sandlin serves South Dakota in the U.S. House of Representatives. She is a member of the Blue Dog Coalition, a group of moderate Democrats committed to fiscal discipline and strong national security, and is co-chair of the Rural Working Group, which is dedicated to raising the profile of issues important to rural America. She also serves on three committees vital to South Dakota’s interests: Agriculture, Veterans’ Affairs and Natural Resources. In the 110th Congress, Rep. Herseth Sandlin was one of only 15 members appointed to serve on the Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming.