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Agenda for VA reform.

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During the 2009 Mid-Winter Conference, National Commander Raymond E. Dempsey delivered the DAV's National Legislative Program to a joint session of the House and Senate Veterans' Affairs Committees. Commander Dempsey called upon lawmakers to honor America's commitment to veterans, including adopting legislation to provide sufficient, timely and predictable funding for veterans health care. Following are highlights of the Commander's presentation which received enthusiastic applause and a standing ovation from the hundreds of DAV and Auxiliary members gathered for the event.

Messrs. Chairmen and Members of the Veterans' Affairs Committees: On behalf of the Disabled American Veterans and its Auxiliary, I am honored to appear before you today to discuss the major concerns of our nation's wartime disabled veterans and their families.

America's brave young men and women have been in harm's way in Iraq and Afghanistan for longer than our nation fought in World War II. Each day, new casualties return needing medical care and rehabilitation and a chance at a rewarding and productive life.

As a nation we have a moral obligation to make sure that their service and sacrifice are not ignored or undervalued.

There is no question that our nation has the means, the only question is whether our government has the will to live up to its obligation to all our nation's veterans.

Messrs. Chairmen, I would like...

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