President-elect Donald Trump intends to continue fighting for and prioritizing our heroic veterans in his second term, and his excellent choice to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs is a positive affirmation of that fact. It’s proof.
our next president Decision on nomination The appointment of former Georgia Republican Congressman Doug Collins as the next Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs remains in need of further innovation, reform, and much-needed accountability from a talented and determined group of new leaders. This is welcome news for government agencies. (Related: Jason Lewis: FBI needs Kash Patel)
Collins’ selection is not simply about filling another Cabinet post, as has been the case in many other administrations. For 45th — And I’m almost 47 years oldth Mr. President — This decision demonstrates our unflinching commitment to our nation’s brave warriors.
Citizens United and I have been vocal supporters of Doug Collins for many years. Because he is a dedicated and honest public servant who gets up every morning and strives to make life better for the American people.
In this critically important new role, Mr. Collins will be able to focus his energies and vast capabilities specifically on veterans, which will greatly benefit our nation and the men and women of our military.
Mr. Trump is a serious businessman and will demand that all federal agencies do their jobs better than ever or face consequences. Trump and Collins will make that clear to a huge bureaucracy like the United States. Department of Veterans Affairs Business as usual is coming to an end.
The incoming Trump administration will demand that the Veterans Administration get its act together and operate with precision and professionalism. Significantly reducing red tape is essential to helping our wonderful veterans.
Make no mistake: federal employees, like everyone else, are held accountable when they fail on the job.
to Quoted by Collins: “Our heroes deserve the best care and support. We will streamline and reduce Veterans Affairs regulations, root out corruption, and ensure all veterans receive the benefits they deserve.” We will continue to fight tirelessly to achieve this goal.”
Our veterans deserve world-class medical benefits and the utmost care and dedication from Veterans Affairs staff. President Trump remains steadfast in his belief that patriotic veterans should be given priority across the board and that there needs to be a shift in government-wide thinking in this regard.
There is broad agreement that Doug Collins is the best choice for this important Cabinet position, and he deserves strong bipartisan support. The Senate should confirm Mr. Collins without delay.
To this day, Collins serves as a colonel and chaplain in the Air Force Reserve, is an Iraq War veteran, and previously served in the Navy. During his four terms in the House of Representatives, he earned a reputation as a trusted and respected leader and rapidly rose through the ranks to become the top Republican on the House Judiciary Committee.
Collins has been a tireless advocate for veterans and the military throughout his tenure in both the Georgia House of Representatives and Congress.
President Trump’s credo for our brave veterans has always been, “We must take care of our men and women in uniform,” and with Collins as Secretary of Veterans Affairs, this will continue to be a major focus. Dew.
Both Mr. Trump and Mr. Collins said that our military is the greatest fighting force the world has ever known, and that because of our veterans we all still have the freedoms and constitutional liberties that we have almost 250 years later. I deeply believe that we continue to enjoy it. With President Trump’s inauguration on January 20th, morale in our military will reach an all-time high and hiring numbers will begin to soar.
Young men and women considering a career in the military are more likely to serve if they know they will receive not only the best training and equipment, but also the best treatment as veterans after their service ends.
Under Collins’ leadership, the Department of Veterans Affairs will build on key gains secured during President Trump’s first term, including the Veterans Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act, the Veterans Affairs Act, and the Permanent GI Act. go.
These three important reforms provided much-needed accountability, made health care more accessible, and expanded educational benefits for veterans. But there is still much work to be done. And Trump and Collins are ready to get back to work serving the greatest veterans among us.
It would send the right signal if Senate Majority Leader John Thune gets Collins’ nomination through the Senate on the first day, as quickly as the other members of President Trump’s talented national security team. .
David Bossie is the chairman of Citizens United and served as a senior advisor to the 2020 Trump-Pence campaign. In 2016, Bossie served as deputy campaign manager for President Donald J. Trump and deputy executive director of the Trump-Pence transition team.
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