Subject: Filner Applauds Confirmation of VA Secretary Shinseki
Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2009, 8:27 AM
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CHAIRMAN BOB FILNER
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS’ AFFAIRS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 20, 2009
http://veterans.house.gov
FILNER APPLAUDS CONFIRMATION OF VA SECRETARY SHINSEKI
House Veterans’ Affairs Committee Chairman Bob Filner (D-CA) released the following statement on the confirmation of General Eric K. Shinseki as Secretary for Veterans Affairs:
“Today’s inauguration of Barack Obama as President brings me hope for the future of America’s veterans. I believe the confirmation of General Eric Shinseki as Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs goes a long way in restoring confidence in the VA.
“Confidence in an agency must be earned, and will only come when there is accountability, transparency, and results. Over the years, little by little, veterans have lost faith in the VA. Now we need to reinvest in our veterans and prove to them that we will fight for them just like they fought for us.
“Throughout Secretary Shinseki’s long and distinguished career in the Army, he produced real results and proved that his character is of the highest caliber. I am certain that he understands the hard work and dedication necessary to make VA stand for ‘Veterans Advocate,’ instead of what many believe the VA has become – ‘Veterans Adversary.’
“I am excited to work with a new Democratic Administration, but as Chairman of the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, my role and responsibilities remain unchanged. Oversight of the VA will continue because the best interest of our veterans will continue to be my number one priority. Caring for our veterans should not be a partisan issue; therefore, I hope to work with all members of the Veterans’ Affairs Committee, and Congress, to provide the needed resources for the VA to carry out this difficult job.
“The ongoing conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan bring new challenges and new veterans. We must also never forget the sacrifice and service of our veterans from previous conflicts. General Shinseki will have his hands full from day one as he works to keep the promises that have been made to all veterans, but I am convinced that his knowledge and experience will bring actual results. I am eager to work with the new Administration on the challenges ahead.”
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Subject: Filner Applauds Confirmation of VA Secretary Shinseki
