Times Herald Record
July 23, 2007

Who are the real troop supporters? It is appalling that our veterans, the brave men and women who put on their uniforms to serve our country (unlike Bush and friends), are the ones who have lost their health-care benefits, particularly as a result of the mistakes made by the former GOP-led Congress.

One shining star in the Democratic majority is John Hall, who helped pass the largest increase in the Department of Veterans Affairs in 77 years. Hall is a sponsor of the Wounded Warrior Act (HR1538) that includes improving the medical treatment for thousands of our courageous veterans.

It is quite amazing that in a matter of a few months, Hall and company have passed more effective legislation than Sue Kelly and the former GOP-led Congress were capable of in 12 wasted years.

Finally, let’s not forget that Kelly and company sent our soldiers into harm’s way without the proper body armor or equipment, and nobody questioned the Republican Party’s patriotism or its support of the troops.

James La Grutta

Campbell Hall