“At no time have we ever owed a greater debt of gratitude to our Veterans but also at no time have we ever so blatantly turned our back on them.” Stephen Labate, March 2012
The White House has requested that Congress raise $12.9 Billion in new revenue over the next 5 years, by charging Military Retirees and Combat Veterans for their own prescriptions and health care. Stephen Labate, running for the 2nd Congressional District is one of the few clearly stating that this is WRONG.
And even with massive cuts to Defense Budgets and charges to Veterans for their Mental and Physical scars in service to this Nation, the Administration budget request is for another $1.3 Trillion in debt, just like last year. Charging Veterans and cutting National Security is not being used to decrease the deficit, but rather to fund pet projects.
“I call on all members of the New York delegation to not only condemn these cost increases to TRICARE, but also, [to reject] the unilateral disarmament of our military. It is when times are tough that you are judged and it’s also when you learn who your friends really are.” Stephen Labate
In a modern world, where politicians speak in vague terms to avoid allegations of flip-flopping, it is refreshing to see a Combat Veteran take the podium and stand up for what is right, to leave no doubt about his position, on the issues. For Troops and Veterans, he is one of the very few, that is discussing the issues that effect them most.
Our Veterans need an advocate in Congress. If we are to have advocates in Congress, we're going to have elect Combat Veterans to Congress.
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