Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I was a little torn after meeting with the Legion, because I'm a big believer in personal property rights. But I believe the amendments we made today really strengthen this bill and address the crux of what the Legion was talking about. The members from the Legion were concerned about being able to pass on their medals to whomever they wanted. It wasn't about money, because we all agree that these things shouldn't be currency.
Changing it so you can pass your medals on to an heir before you pass away means that a veteran like my uncle can pass them on to anybody he wants, as long as he makes them an heir and he's not selling them. So I think the amendments have strengthened this bill, and that's why I will be supporting them now.
I just wanted that on the record because I thought it was important.