Don't Forget The V.A.

       I need to state some important points about the V.A. First, I hope that all Americans understand that the VA system serves only veterans who, whether peacetime or in combat, are done with war. They will never fight again. These men and women with broken bodies and minds and spirits were promised care for their medical needs by the American people and the Congress. Sometimes the VA gets bad press.
       Let me tell you it is nearly always unfairly levied press. Funding for the VA comes from Congress. When we went to several wars art once, we guaranteed many hundreds of thousands more injured, but funding for the VA actually shrank. I ask you, how can the VA properly serve so many more veterans with less money?
       My experience shows me that while the professionals who work for the VA make substantially less than they could in the private sector, they never the less  preform greatly. I have never failed to receive a thank you for my service from some worker or specialist. For these people this is a solemn mission they provide for fallen soldiers, sailors, marines and airmen and women.
       It's past time to demand that Congress live up to the promises made.