Legislative Agenda

Supporting Our Veterans and Troops

Our men and women in uniform deserve our strong, unqualified support. The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have put unprecedented demands on our troops, many of whom are now participating in or preparing for their second, third, or even fourth deployments. These men and women are willing to answer their nation's call, but doing so can put significant strain on them, their families, and their finances. I have made it a point to fully support the troops over the course of their deployment, consistently voting for all funding requests for our nation's military needs. I will continue to work to ensure that they have the best body armor and equipment our nation can provide, as well as reasonable rest periods between deployments, and benefits for the loved ones they leave behind when they put their lives in danger for our country overseas.

Beyond gratitude, we, as a nation, have made a promise to our veterans that needs to be kept. While we can never fully repay our veterans for their sacrifices, we must express our appreciation of their service and remain firm in our commitment to their health and well-being.