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Our veterans, who risked everything in defense of this nation, deserve far better than crumbling facilities, endless wait lists, and substandard care that fails to honor their sacrifice. Politicians who send them into harm's way should never enjoy lavish healthcare perks while those same heroes struggle for basic treatment.This stark contrast highlights a fundamental betrayal. Congress members receive top-tier federal plans with low copays and broad access, yet many veterans face months-long delays for appointments, even for critical needs like mental health support. The system that was meant to repay their service has too often become bloated with bureaucracy instead of focused on rapid, quality care.It's time to demand real accountability. Veterans earned the right to the best possible medical treatment—no excuses, no shortcuts. Any reform must prioritize them first, ensuring politicians' benefits never exceed what we provide those who wore the uniform and defended our freedom. Honor demands nothing less.