Videos

In an annual ceremony to commemorate Veterans Day, Vice President Dick Cheney laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. He then delivered remarks at a remembrance ceremony at Memoria…

Senator Joe Biden and Secretary of Defense Robert Gates addressed the 130th National Guard Association of the United States (NGAUS). Sen. Biden talked about his son Beau, who is a National G…

Veterans Affairs Secretary James Peake spoke at the American Legion’s 90th National Convention in Phoenix, Arizona. This program is joined in progress.

Department of Veterans Affairs officials testified about charges the department had misled the public about the numbers of suicides committed by active duty personnel and veterans. Committee…

Secretary James Peake talked about the Department of Veterans Affairs and the challenges of honoring the commitment to meet the needs of 21st century veterans. He responded to questions subm…

Secretary James Peake testified about the proposed fiscal year 2009 budget for the Department of Veterans Affairs. Witnesses representing veterans' organizations also testified about the bud…

Secretary Peake and other department officials announced the Bush administration’s proposed fiscal year 2009 budget for the Department of Veterans Affairs. They discussed the increases over …

President Bush swore in Lieutenant General James Peake as the Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs. He talked about the duties of the Secretary and gave a biographical statement o…

Dr. Peake was introduced by Senator Inouye and former Senator Dole, both combat veterans, who urged his confirmation. Dr. Peake, a physician, testified about his qualifications. Topics inclu…

President Bush announced the nomination of Dr. James Peake to direct the Department of Veterans Affairs, which was strained by the influx of wounded troops returning home from Iraq and Afgha…