Tuesday, August 15, 2006

What's the definition of hypocricy?

Speaker: Representative E. Scott Garrett (NJ)
Title: Honoring the National Association of State Veterans Homes
Location: Washington, DC
Date: 07/25/2006

HONORING THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE VETERANS HOMES


Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey. Madam Speaker, as a cosponsor of H. Con. Res. 347, I am pleased to support this resolution honoring the work of the National Association of State Veterans Homes and the 119 homes across the country that honor our nation's heroes.

I am proud to work on closely with the State Veterans Home in Paramus, New Jersey. This excellent facility is run by caring individuals who work hard each day to see that our veterans are given the care that they earned sacrificing for our nation. Veterans Affairs Secretary Nicholson recently had the opportunity to tour the facility with me and see the tremendous effort that Doris Neibart, director of the home, and all the nurses and staff have put into caring for veterans in the final stages of life's journey.

Throughout the 20th Century and now into the 21st, the American soldier, sailor, airman, and Marine has been a force for good in this world. Working together, they have kept our nation safe from the threats of fascism, communism, and now terrorism. We owe them all a great debt of gratitude and the best care we can provide.

Our nation has a rich history of promoting freedom and spreading democracy, a history that was made possible by countless individuals who served in our armed forces. We remember all who contributed as well as those that stand ready to serve the cause of freedom today. I am proud to represent so many selfless and brave heroes and to honor those who work for their welfare.


Wow. He must really support veterans, huh?

2005 Representative Garrett supported the interests of the Disabled American Veterans 0 percent in 2005.

2004 Representative Garrett supported the interests of the Disabled American Veterans 0 percent in 2004.

2004 On the votes that the The Retired Enlisted Association considered to be the most important in 2004, Representative Garrett voted their preferred position 33 percent of the time.

2003 On the votes that the Disabled American Veterans - House considered to be the most important in 2003, Representative Garrett voted their preferred position 50 percent of the time.

Rep. Garrett opposed expanding access to the military's TRICARE health insurance program to thousands of Reservist and National Guard members, even though 20 percent of all Reservists do not have health insurance, and 40 percent of Reservists aged 19 to 35 lack health coverage.

Rep. Garrett voted against granting a bonus to grant a $1,500 bonus to every American service member serving in Iraq and Afghanistan, including National Guard and Reserve forces.


Nope. Not so much.

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1 comment:

Adam Hearts Dems said...

scott garrett's injustice to our veterans is another example of his uncompassionate extremism. these brave men and women deserve the very best we can give them, not the spit-in-your-face attitude that scott garrett has towards them