"I'm deeply honored to have the endorsement of VFW-PAC ... It has been my mission to make sure our brave men and women – fighting on our behalf – get every dime and every resource they need to defeat al Qaeda and come home safely. My commitment to our soldiers and veterans is unwavering, and I'm truly grateful for their support."

WEST CHESTER, OH – The Veterans of Foreign Wars Political Action Committee (VFW-PAC) has endorsed Congressman John Boehner (R – West Chester) for re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives. The "endorsement is based on [Boehner's] strong support for veterans, national security / defense, and military personnel issues."

"I'm deeply honored to have the endorsement of VFW-PAC," said Boehner, who as House Republican Leader has fought to provide American troops in harm's way the resources needed to succeed. "It has been my mission to make sure our brave men and women – fighting on our behalf – get every dime and every resource they need to defeat al Qaeda and come home safely. My commitment to our soldiers and veterans is unwavering, and I'm truly grateful for their support."

In the 110th Congress, Boehner rallied lawmakers to fully fund for our troops who continue to make significant progress in the war on terror, rejected politically-motivated restrictions pushed by the Democratic Majority meant to hamstring our commanders in the field, and fought for legislation helping our veterans (or families) pursue higher education after returning from Iraq and Afghanistan.

Boehner was also a critical voice for workable terrorist surveillance laws that provide battlefield intelligence to our troops in combat. And he led Republicans in proposing a budget that would increase funding for veterans' health care by an additional $1 billion over the Democrats' budget.

VFW-PAC, incorporated in 1979, provides the 2.2 million members of the VFW, its auxiliaries and their families with an opportunity to collectively support candidates for federal office. VFW-PAC endorses only those candidates for federal office who support our nation's veterans and stand in support of a strong national defense.

Boehner represents Ohio's Eighth Congressional District, which includes all of Darke, Miami and Preble counties, most of Butler and Mercer counties, and the northeastern corner of Montgomery County. He was first elected to Congress in 1990 and currently serves as House Republican Leader.