Rep. Joe Wilson Addison (Joe) Graves WilsonDemocrats raise alarm about new US human rights priorities Democrat Teresa Leger Fernandez defeats Valerie Plame in New Mexico primary Trump campaign launches new fundraising program with House Republicans MORE (R-S.C.) says a key focus of the GOP-led Congress is bringing military veterans’ care into the 21st century.

“The cost of war never leaves a veteran, and it’s our duty to properly honor their dedication,” he said during the GOP’s weekly address Saturday.

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“Not only because it’s the right thing to do, [but] it shows young people who raise their hand to serve that we will always take care of them and their families,” Wilson added.

“Republicans are committed to honoring those who served by modernizing the institutions that serve them. The House has passed a series of reforms to deliver a 21st-century healthcare system for our veterans.”

Wilson said reforming the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is crucial to improving aid for current and former military personnel.

“We will keep passing reforms, but what the VA truly needs – and what our veterans truly deserve – is a sweeping change of culture at the VA,” he said.

“For example, bureaucrats who fail our veterans shouldn’t be given big bonuses; they should be held fully accountable,” Wilson added.

“The stories of our veterans – our heroes – never cease to inspire me. Sadly, we’ve had veterans die while waiting for care. And just one VA executive has been fired for manipulating wait lists. It’s just tragic and unacceptable.”

Wilson said veterans care should continue to be a priority as the next president, Donald Trump Donald John TrumpOmar fires back at Trump over rally remarks: 'This is my country' Pelosi: Trump hurrying to fill SCOTUS seat so he can repeal ObamaCare Trump mocks Biden appearance, mask use ahead of first debate MORE, takes office.

“A peaceful transition of power is one of our finest democratic traditions, and generation after generation, it is protected by brave men and women. Politicians come and go, but the service of our veterans is an unbroken chain," he said.

Trump repeatedly vowed he would overhaul the VA upon becoming president and right past wrongs suffered by military veterans.

The billionaire’s election victory late Tuesday was capped by the GOP keeping its House and Senate majorities intact.

Trump entering office with a Republican-led Congress behind him gives the businessman an extra boost for accomplishing his agenda.