For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
September 15, 2004
Statement by the Press Secretary
America is thankful for the service and sacrifice of the National
Guard and Reserve forces and their families. In keeping with the
President's commitment to improve benefits and quality of life for the
Nation's citizen-soldiers, President Bush has called on Congress to
increase the monthly educational benefit for members of the Guard and
Reserve who are mobilized in the war on terror. Congressmen Beauprez
and Sweeney have today introduced the President's legislation to
accomplish this goal. The President commends them for their leadership
in introducing his proposal and urges Congress to act quickly in
passing this important measure.
###
|