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Hire A Veteran Week

Date: Jan. 30, 2007
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Veterans


HIRE A VETERAN WEEK

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Mr. BILIRAKIS. I thank the gentleman for yielding.

Madam Speaker, as a member of the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, I rise today in support of H. Con. Res. 5 which expresses support for Hire a Veteran Week. I could not agree more with this resolution or with the initiative it expresses support for. I believe it should be the goal of all businesses, whenever feasible, to hire a veteran.

Madam Speaker, America's brave men and women put their lives, both personal and professional, on hold to serve this country and defend freedom. The very least we can do as a body is endorse initiatives intended to help with the transition back into society. I am proud to join Members on both sides of the aisle in supporting this legislation and encouraging the President to issue a proclamation supporting the goals of ``Hire a Veteran.'

Madam Speaker, I am an ardent supporter of America's veterans, having already sponsored three pieces of legislation intended to improve veterans' benefits. As such, I will continue to support legislation intended to improve the lives of our veterans and their families.

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