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  Al Weed for Congress P.O. Box 608 Lovingston, VA 22949 434-220-2434
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September 21, 2006
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"Republicans say they are strong on security, but I’m
standing with a lot of Democrats today who have
proudly worn the uniform of the United States
Military," said Sergeant Major Douglass Randolph
from
Charlotte County. He was joined by more than 25
veterans including Staff Sergeant Bob Slaughter of
Bedford, who landed on Omaha Beach during D- Day.
Veterans from every conflict from WWII through Iraq came togehter at the National D-Day Memorial in support of Command Sergeant Major Al Weed's campaign for Congress. All expressed opposition to the current war in Iraq, and anger at the lack support of veterans of all ages. Specialist James Wilson, who now lives in Albemarle County, spoke on his two tours in Operation Iraqi Freedom, and his troubles upon his return to Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Specialist Wilson suffers from Traumatic Brain Injury, which he received when his Humvee was blown up by an IED. The doctors at WRAMC initially did not believe Specialist Wilson. Although they later changed his diagnosis, his treatment, both personally and medically, has been less than he deserves. "Earlier this year Mr. Goode signed a letter by Dr. George Zitnay calling for TBI funding to be increased to 19 million dollars. When the Republicans ignored the request and cut the funding in half – to only 7 million dollars – he dutifully kept his mouth shut. All he can do for Specialist Wilson is sign a letter," Weed said during his remarks. Weed continued to assail Republican failures to support our veterans. "What [Mr. Goode] won’t say is that he voted against 53 million dollars in additional veteran’s healthcare funding, when that bill needed just one more vote to pass," Weed continued. Staff Sergeant Slaughter was very critical of the current powers in Washington, "Those in power will say my opposition to the war aids the terrorists. How dare they question my patriotism? I have fought under our flag. I have been twice wounded in battle. I have stood up in defense of the principles of freedom. Today I proudly, and with great patriotism, exercise that freedom and stand against this failed war." Herman Schmidt of Charlotte County, began the event by reading a passage from The Genius of the People, a book on the Constitutional Convention. "For all their indecision about some questions, the delegates were definitely and unanimously clear on one: The Executive should not have the power of war and peace...None wanted an executive who could use the excuse of sudden or continuing crisis to gather more and more powers to himself." Weed was honored to stand with so many men and women dedicated to our country and its Armed Forces. "Our security relies on its strength, and its strength relies on the dedication of the men and women in uniform," he said. He promised as a veteran in Congress he would be a loud and effective voice for veteran’s issues. Read Herman Schmidt's complete remarks here. Read Staff Sergeant Slaughter's complete remarks here. Read Specialist Wilson's complete remarks here. Read Sergeant Major Randolph's complete remarks here. Read Sergeant Major Al Weed's complete remarks here. |
  Podcast of Al Boxing on K92 FM Morning Show! Podcast of Al on K92 FM Morning Show! Podcast of 9/29 Talk with Cumberland H.S. Students Podcast of 8/27 Albermarle County BBQ Podcast of 8/29 Senior Statesman Forum Podcast of 03/13 Town hall meeting on Iraq war Podcast of 02/01 DFA candidate forum Podcast of 01/21 candidate forum |
 10/10 Goodyear Picket Line 10/9 Sierra Club Endorsement 9/19 Specialist James Wilson at D-Day Memorial
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