Please sign the petition to congress. They deserve better
Regards,
Theresa J. Steed
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deserve better. Date: Wed, 07 Mar 2007 10:40:50 -0500
Dear Theresa J,
The growing scandal at Walter Reed Army Medical Center has shocked the
conscience of this nation. But the national crisis in military and veterans'
health care only begins at Walter Reed.
All across this country, far too many of our national heroes are faced with
similar nightmarish treatment: filthy living quarters, impenetrable bureaucracy
and substandard care. And Veterans Affairs has a backlog of 400,000 unprocessed
benefit claims.
Despite all this, President Bush's most recent budget proposal calls for
serious cuts to veterans' health care in the years ahead just as the wars in
Afghanistan and Iraq are causing skyrocketing demand.
We cannot wait until the next election to address this national disgrace. So
today, I've launched an urgent petition to Congress, calling on them to do
whatever it takes to guarantee the quality care that every single veteran and
service member deserves.
Congress is holding hearings on this issue this week and they're carefully
gauging the public reaction. It's absolutely critical that we show Congress
massive grassroots support for real, system-wide change right now. Will you
add your name today?
http://johnedwards.com/r/6857/92973
In the normal game of headline-driven politics, the specific scandal at Walter
Reed Medical Center would cause a few high-profile resignations, some very
public hand-wringing, and then would fade away leaving the larger problem
untouched.
But it doesn't have to be that way. This week, as Congress holds hearings, we
can show them that thousands of their constituentsmilitary and civilian
alikedemand nothing less than quality care for every single soldier, sailor,
airman, Marine and veteran in this country. They must understand that this
scandal will not be overthis crisis will not be resolveduntil we have
achieved exactly that.
We ask so much of the men and women we send into harm's way. Every single one
has volunteered to leave behind family and friends, put their lives at risk,
and do whatever it takes to get the job done all because their country said,
"we need you."
It's time to tell our injured soldiers and our veterans that America still
needs them. We need them to be healthy enough to care for their families. We
need them to be active enough to share their courage and wisdom with future
generations. And most of all, we need them to know that we honor their
sacrifice and we will not let them down.
Please add your name today: http://johnedwards.com/r/6859/92973
Sincerely,
John Edwards
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