Dodd: Few higher priorities than the safety and well-being of our veterans
DES MOINES - Today in Des Moines, Senator and Presidential Candidate Chris Dodd unveiled his veterans plan at the Iowa Paralyzed Veterans of America hall. Having served in the National Guard and Army Reserve, Dodd has a strong record of fighting for our nation’s servicemen and women.
“We have few higher priorities than the safety and well-being of our veterans – Americans who have fought and sacrificed for our values and nation,” Dodd said. “Yet today, troops that are returning home, and that have returned home, are not getting the medical support that they need and deserve. Wounded troops are increasingly relying on help from loved ones as they recuperate from devastating war injuries. Bureaucratic red-tape and substandard conditions at medical facilities like Walter Reed Hospital are blocking troops’ access to veteran’s benefits and the highest quality of care. Meanwhile, military families are making unbelievable sacrifices for months, even years, at a time.”
In a Dodd Administration, America’s contract with veterans will be honored and renewed. As President, he will ensure that the veterans system addresses the needs of all American veterans. By overhauling and reforming the system, Chris Dodd will:
Overhaul the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs to guarantee the timely delivery of high-quality medical care and disability benefits to every veteran of every war;
Support our military families through Extended Family and Medical Leave for Military Families; and,
Pass a New G.I. Bill to ensure veterans get the educational benefits they were promised and to allow them to transfer unused benefits to their spouses and children
“Chris Dodd has offered a comprehensive Veterans' Policy supporting those who have served,” said Lt Gen John M. Riggs, U.S. Army, retired.
“Senator Chris Dodd is one who listens, understands and empathizes with veterans and their needs,” said Iowa resident Terry Philips, U.S. Navy (1965-68). “His Veteran’s Plan is one of fundamental and comprehensive change that demonstrates the vision for which veterans have been yearning. As President, Chris Dodd will not only re-establish the pride that veterans have for this nation, but more importantly he will provide inspiration for many who will also answer the call to serve in defending and protecting this great country. Our national security is critically dependent upon continuing the veteran’s legacy of service.”
For more information on Chris Dodd’s veterans plan, please visit www.Chrisdodd.com/veterans.
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