Two versions of a new GI bill are being debated in the Senate. Democrat Jim Webb's bill woud give all veterans full benefits after serving one term. The version backed by John McCain encourages re-enlistment by having a sliding scale of college benefits depending upon length of service. The President and military leaders support this version.
Barack Obama, in supporting the Webb bill, accused McCain of "political posturing."
McCain wasted no time in responding:
It is typical, but no less offensive that Senator Obama uses the Senate floor to take cheap shots at an opponent and easy advantage of an issue he has less than zero understanding of. Let me say first in response to Senator Obama, running for President is different than serving as President. The office comes with responsibilities so serious that the occupant can't always take the politically easy route without hurting the country he is sworn to defend. Unlike Senator Obama, my admiration, respect and deep gratitude for America's veterans is something more than a convenient campaign pledge. I think I have earned the right to make that claim....I take a backseat to no one in my affection, respect and devotion to veterans. And I will not accept from Senator Obama, who did not feel it was his responsibility to serve our country in uniform, any lectures on my regard for those who did.
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