House Passes Walberg Resolution Honoring Troops In Iraq, Afghanistan
WALBERG HONORS WOUNDED WARRIORS
House Passes Walberg Resolution Honoring Troops In Iraq, Afghanistan
U.S. Congressman Tim Walberg (R-MI) made the following speech on the House floor in support of H. Res. 1020, a bill he introduced with three of his colleagues to honor the men and women in uniform who have sustained combat injuries in Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom.
"I rise to voice strong support for H.Res. 1020, which expresses the commitment of this Congress to our injured heroes, ensures they are receiving the highest quality of health care available and encourages all Americans to show support and appreciation for our veterans.
"Today I want to take time and thank all the servicemen and women and their families for their sacrifices. I know the pride of having a loved one serve in the United States Military; my son served in the Army as a military medic. My wife, Sue, and I pray everyday for the safety of our fighting men and women, abroad and here at home.
"When our soldiers go into battle, we all can agree that they deserve the best training, equipment, and necessary resources to accomplish their mission. Congress has an obligation to care for America's wounded heroes when they return home from the battlefield. I believe the least we can do is to provide the highest quality medical care to the brave men and women of our Armed Forces when they are injured defending the freedoms we enjoy.
"Right now, we have more wounded warriors returning home than ever before because of improved medical technology and advanced equipment to transport our sick and wounded. The thousands of men and women serving in the military who have been wounded serving in Iraq and Afghanistan deserve the best treatment and care available.
"I look forward to working with my colleagues in a non-partisan manner to make sure Congress delivers on our responsibility. I urge my colleagues to support H.Res. 1020, and support our Wounded Warriors."
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