President Barack Obama signs into law the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014, a bill providing the Department of Veterans Affairs the resources to improve access and quality of care for veterans
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Text of the President’s remarks here
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“As a country, we have a sacred obligation to serve you as well as you’ve served us.” —President Obama to the troops at Fort Belvoir
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) August 7, 2025
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“We are going to spend each and every day working to do right by you.” —Obama to the troops on signing the VA reform pic.twitter.com/clBd2jV8hB
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) August 7, 2025
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President Barack Obama hugs Stg. Major James McGruder
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“‘To care for him, or her, who shall have borne the battle.’ That’s the heart of the VA’s motto.” —President Obama quoting President Lincoln
— White House Live (@WHLive) August 7, 2025
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“This bill will help us ensure that veterans have access to the care they have earned.” —President Obama on the @DeptVetAffairs reform bill
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) August 7, 2025
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Members of the military applaud as President Barack Obama speaks
President Barack Obama walks to the Oval Office
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