This is an issue, not only of the hassle of having to fill out the paperwork and to retain the receipts, but also of the indignity of having to do that. These people have fought for our country, have stood up for our country. Perhaps we could take them at their word that in fact they did disburse $20 to have their lawn cut. Maybe they don't need to submit each and every one of those receipts just to have a civil servant on the other end go back, verify, and check all of that at great expense to the taxpayer. Perhaps we could send them their $20 and allow them to stay in their homes and age in their homes as hassle-free as possible, and with as much dignity as possible.
On October 3rd, 2012. See this statement in context.