Crapo: Doug Collins Knows Firsthand the Issues Veterans Face

Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) issued the following statement after the Senate confirmed, by a vote of 77-23, Doug Collins to be Secretary of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA):

“Idaho is home to veterans of many different backgrounds, from every branch of service and from various wars over the past few decades, including post-9/11 veterans.  It is imperative the next Secretary of the VA will fight tirelessly to appropriately honor their service and administer the benefits owed to them by their sacrifices.  His military service coupled with his political and professional work give him the tools necessary to solve complex problems, cut through red tape and get things done for those who have served our country.  Doug Collins knows firsthand the issues veterans face.  He will bring empathy and kindness to meeting their needs.  He has also committed to making the VA more user-friendly so veterans do not need to find outside help to navigate the Department’s bureaucracy.  I congratulate him on his confirmation.”

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