One of my top priorities is to pay tribute to those who have fought, and those who continue to fight, to guarantee that our country remains a free, democratic and independent nation. As a nation, we ask a lot of our Reservists and National Guardsmen.  We should be there for them also.

I have signed on as a co-sponsor to the National Guardsman and Reservists Parity for Patriots Act.  This bill will change the date that Guardsmen and Reservists are eligible to receive credit for early retirement pay to September 11, 2001.   I will continue supporting bills that help our brave men and women serving in our armed services.