For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
December 8, 2004
President Thanks Secretary Principi
As a valuable member of my Cabinet, Tony Principi has served as a
tireless advocate for 25 million veterans. He has insisted on results,
and he has gotten results. Under Tony's leadership, we have honored
our veterans for their service and sacrifice by increasing and
improving health care services, working to eliminate the waiting list
for medical care, and cutting the disability claims backlog. I
appreciate his efforts to improve access to health care for low-income
veterans and those with service-related disabilities. As we fight the
war on terror, Tony has played a vital role in helping to streamline
the transition from military to civilian status for our newest
veterans.
I thank Tony for serving our veterans and our country with
integrity and dignity. He is a good man and a good friend. I am
grateful to Tony, Liz, and the entire Principi family.
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