Todd Tiahrt Quotes

In addition to demanding answers and accountability from the Veterans Administration, Congress had to act to ensure veterans do not suffer because of the actions of a federal agency.

As a cosigner of the Veterans' Bill of Rights, I'm committed to making sure that veterans' issues remain a top priority in Congress.

Our vets are not being treated properly. They're not being treated fairly.

I love the veterans. And I'll take care of them. And they know that I'll take care of them. And that's going to be my job. But, also, I have the ability, and the knowledge, and the background to make the right judgments, to keep America safe and secure.

You know, we can't beat ISIS. We can't do anything. We can't take care of our vets. We can't have good health care. "Obama care" is a disaster. It's got to be repealed. It's got to be repealed and replaced.

Veterans should not have to fight for the benefits that they have already earned.

Donald Trump is a guy who has called for privatization of the V.A. That is something that is overwhelmingly rejected by America's veterans. They do not want to go down that path. Do they want improvement? Sure they do. But they don't want risky or radical.

In addition to advocating for smart policies that best serve our heroes, it is also my role as a Member of Congress to advocate for our veterans when working with federal agencies.

It is an honor to support strong legislation to make it easier for our veterans to receive the care promised to them by a grateful nation.

One thing that bothers me is the way that people use veterans and troops almost as a shield. They say that's the reason they stand and that veterans deserve to be honored and respected during the anthem. But where is that outrage in taking better care of veterans?

Our veterans deserve the very best, and that means ensuring that America's veterans receive high-quality services and cares when they come back home.

What I do see is the right from the beginning that [Donald] Trump had an interest and was very persuasive in terms of talking about the veterans and needing to make changes there.

I know the veterans. I know them well. And I know that they know that I'll take care of them. And I've been proud of their support and their recognition of my service to the veterans.

Don't forget our vets. They have been forgotten.

Republicans talk a good game about veterans, but when it came to put money on the line to protect our veterans, frankly, they were not there.

Forget the veterans. They havent told me anything, and they better not come tell me anything, either.

If you can't afford to take care of your #‎ veterans , then don't go to war.

Our government has made a number of promises to the men and women who served in our nation's armed forces. Sadly, these promises of health care, education and other benefits have existed more in rhetoric than in reality.

I remain committed to improving the government services to which Hudson Valley veterans are entitled.

There was a huge, tremendous amount of disabled veterans and the Veteran's Administration just wasn't geared up for it. I know for a fact that it's getting better and better.

I'm pretty upfront about my love and admiration for the military. One of the perks of making movies is that you get to sort of follow your own passions, and I believe quite passionately that we don't pay enough attention and respect to our veterans. Not just our wounded veterans, but all veterans.

As a former veteran, I understand the needs of veterans, and have been clear - we will work together, stand together with the Administration, but we will also question their policies when they shortchange veterans and military retirees.

The Veterans Administration is a scandal. It's corrupt, and what's going on is a disgrace. And, believe me, if I win, if I become president, that will end. The veterans will be treated properly.

The willingness of America's veterans to sacrifice for our country has earned them our lasting gratitude.

It is unacceptable that disabled veterans in Illinois rank at the bottom of the list when it comes to disability pay. We owe our disabled veterans more than speeches, parades and monuments.