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A Congressional Briefing and News Conference Concerning PTSD view a portion of the Congressional briefing Rep. Jim McDermott, Senator Max Cleland (ret.), Rep. Jack Murtha, Senator John Kerry, Rep. Michael Michaud Veterans Supporting Veterans Inspired by One American Veteran Walking on Behalf of Every American Veteran To Testify and Speak: -- Mr. Ron Zaleski, a Vietnam-era Veteran who is walking the 2,160 mile Appalachian Trial barefoot in hopes of inspiring action to provide mandatory PTSD support for Veterans -- Rep. Michael Michaud, one of Congress' leaders on Veterans Health Care -- Mr. Garett L. Reppenhagen, Vietnam Veterans of America Foundation -- Mr. Patrick Campbell, Iraq-Afghanistan Veterans Association --- Personal Stories of Heroism, National Perspective of PTSD --- As many as 40,000 additional U.S. casualties in Iraq will come from psychological wounds The Unmet Need as our Soldier Heroes Come Home Wednesday, September 27, 2006 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. - HC-9 – The U.S. Capitol Congressional Briefing and Testimony 10:30 – 11:00 a.m. – HC-7 – The U.S. Capitol News Conference “Let no one doubt the pain and suffering soldiers will experience from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder,” Rep. Jim McDermott said. “Let no one doubt America’s commitment to ease their pain.” “There is no higher honor for a soldier than to comfort and protect another soldier,” Senator Max Cleland said. “I want every American soldier coming home to know they are not alone.” “America’s soldier heroes are coming home, and we must welcome them with open arms and open hearts,” Rep. Jack Murtha said. “They served their country and America must meet their needs.” “The wounds of war are not always visible, and we cannot sit back and wait for people to ask for help. We have to be proactive,” said Senator John Kerry. “Those who have stood for us should know that we stand with them, today and always.” "For too many veterans the war doesn't end when they return home. When the battle rages and replays in their hearts and minds, then home is no haven. They should not be left to deal with these challenges alone. As a nation we must make sure they have the support to make the long journey to be truly at home," said Rep. Michael Michaud. Contact: Mike DeCesare Communications Director Office of Congressman Jim McDermott (D-WA) 1035 Longworth House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 mike.decesare@mail.house.gov P: 202-225-3106 F: 202-225-6197 |
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