“ This is an important measure for the reform and improvement of our country's cadre system and an embodiment of the superiority of the socialist system. It not only benefits the health of the veteran cadres while enabling them to continue to play a useful role but also facilitates the promotion and growth of younger cadres. ”

“ Veteran cadres shall also be given priority in medical care, housing, transport and the supply of daily necessities.
⁠Veteran cadres who became disabled in line of duty and who need assistance in their daily lives may in general receive for nursing a sum equivalent to the standard wage of a Grade 2 worker at an ordinary engineering enterprise in the locality. Those who for long cannot take care of themselves at all for reasons such as paralysis, may be granted an appropriate amount of money for nursing. Subsidies may be extended to those who need medical equipment but cannot afford to buy it. ”

“ They are valuable assets to the Party and the State. However, as they are advancing in age, more and more of them are becoming unable to carry on their regular work. Following the Party's and the State's tradition of showing concern for and taking good care of veteran cadres, the aged and infirm veteran cadres who can no longer do regular work are being allowed to leave their posts in order to rest (hereinafter referred to as "veteran cadres") , while being held in high esteem politically and having their well-being well looked after. ”