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"Frank has always been more than willing to lend a helping hand to his community and to his fellow veterans," Bilirakis said. "He has been a true hero for me as I have made it a priority to ensure our veterans receive the benefits they deserve.
"It's heartbreaking to watch the events in Greece and I pray that the people of Greece will have the strength, determination, and patience to get through this economic crisis," Bilirakis said. "I am pleased Greece took the right course of action and passed austerity measures, but the situation in Greece should serve as a wakeup call to all nations, including the U.S.
"Billions of taxpayer dollars are being used for education programs for our nation's veterans," Bilirakis said.
"We are making a difference in Afghanistan, and I believe that we are on track for a successful transition to Afghanistan control, but we must continue to make progress – the kind of progress that allowed us to kill Osama Bin laden and weaken al Qaeda and the Taliban – and not take steps backward," Bilirakis said.
"This report is extremely disheartening and discouraging and brings to light a major problem within the VA," Bilirakis said. "The GAO has made valuable recommendations and I am hopeful that the VA can expedite these changes.
As Chairman of the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response and Communications, Bilirakis is responsible for making sure the country is prepared for potential disasters.
"Today's jobs report makes it clear that we need an economic environment that is focused on families and small businesses, not Washington," Bilirakis said. "We must continue to create a climate for job creators to put people back to work by reducing regulatory burdens, fixing the tax code and forcing Washington to live within its means like American families."
"Disasters can strike at any time, often with little warning," said Bilirakis, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response and Communications. "We must work to create a culture of preparedness.
"Disasters can strike at any time, often with little warning," said Bilirakis, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response and Communications. "We must work to create a culture of preparedness.
"I regularly meet with emergency managers at the federal, state and local levels to make sure they are ready to respond to a hurricane or any other disaster that might occur," Bilirakis said. "Citizens must do their part as well by developing an emergency plan and being aware of evacuation routes in their area."