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Veterans' Healthcare Not Up for Debate

Floor Speech

Date: May 25, 2023
Location: Washington, DC

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Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to call on my Republican colleagues to stop threatening to default on America's bills if we don't agree to their absurd demands to immediately cut $2 billion from veterans' healthcare programs.

Last week, I spoke to Piscataway American Legion Commander Ron Veliky, who told me: ``The medical needs of veterans should not be up for debate.''

Mr. Speaker, I couldn't agree more. This Memorial Day weekend, our veterans and our seniors shouldn't have to worry about Republican demands that will cut their healthcare benefits or jeopardize their Social Security benefits.

As we honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice on Memorial Day, I hope my Republican colleagues are inspired to join Democrats in committing to pay our Nation's bills.

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