On October 31, House Minority Whip Roy Blunt took to the floor of the House to take the Democrat leadership to task over holding Veterans Funding hostage for political leverage on unrelated bills. As we approach Veterans Day, it is clear that the needs of veterans take a backseat to the political agenda of the Democrat leadership, my Congressman, John F. Tierney, and trhe entire Massachusetts Congressional Delegation.

As we honor American Veterans on Sunday November 11, let’s give thanks to all of those who have worn the uniform of the American serviceman. Toby Keith captures the essence of these men and women in his song American Soldier: “American Soldier” I’m just trying to be a father, Raise a daughter and a son, Be a lover to their mother, Everything to everyone. Up and at ‘em bright and early, I’m all business in my suit, Yeah, I’m dressed for success from my head down to my boots, I don