Congresswoman Duckworth's Statement on Veterans Day

Statement

Today, Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (IL-08) released the following statement on Veterans Day:

"On Veterans Day, we pay tribute to those who have honorably served our country and defended our freedom. Whether they served 60 years ago or just returned from deployment, each has made profound sacrifices on behalf of the American people. We are all deeply indebted to each and every American Veteran.

As a member of the Armed Services Committee and a retired 23-year member of the National Guard, I understand what our Veterans have sacrificed for our country. That is why I ask that we not only spend this day in reflection, but we also use this time as an opportunity to recommit ourselves to supporting our Veterans.

It is our obligation to make sure our Veterans have the healthcare, retirement, disability and educational benefits they were promised and deserve. We are all dishonored when a Veteran has to sleep on the streets or is denied the benefits he or she earned."

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