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In reply to the discussion: President Obama Shreds Fox News For Their Bogus Criticisms Of His Foreign Policy [View all]Enrique
(27,461 posts)he asked Obama "please lay out your foreign policy". how dare he!.
by the way, here is Obama's answer to the question about the veterans hospital story:
The moment we heard about the allegations around these 40 individuals who had died in Phoenix, I immediately ordered the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, General Shinseki, to investigate. We also have an IG investigation taking place. And so we take the allegations very seriously.
That is consistent with what has been my rock-solid commitment to make sure that our veterans are cared for. I believe that if somebody has served our nation then they have to get the benefits and services that they have earned. And my budgets have consistently reflected that. That's why weve resourced the Veterans Affairs office more in terms of increases than any other department or agency in my government.
That doesnt mean, though, that some folks may still not be getting the help that they need. And we're going to find out if, in fact, that's the case, and I'm interested in working with everybody, whether it's our outstanding veteran service organizations or Congress, to make sure that there is not a single veteran in the United States who needs help -- whether because theyre homeless, because theyre sick, because theyre looking for a job. I want to make sure that they are getting the help that they need.