THANK YOU!
Dear Friends,
On Veterans Day, Americans come together in gratitude for the patriotism, courage and selfless service of the heroes who have answered our nation’s call. Since America’s earliest days, and in our darkest hours, generations of patriots have proudly worn the uniform to defend our Constitution and the liberties we all cherish. The sacrifices of veterans and their families remind us that freedom is not free — and that we owe a profound debt to those who have borne its costs.
Our Armed Forces are the embodiment of America’s diversity, bringing together people from every corner of our country and every walk of life. And after their tours of duty, veterans bless our nation with their continued service — as leaders in our local communities and on the national level. I am thrilled to congratulate the new generation of veterans elected to Congress, many of them women, elected to serve our country — once again.
Honoring our veterans is more than saying thank you. It means protecting their earned benefits, including the PACT Act, and ensuring those sickened by toxic exposure while keeping us safe receive a measure of justice. It also means that no one who wore our nation’s uniform should ever be forced to sleep on our streets. Aging veterans and veterans with disabilities are the fastest-growing group of veterans experiencing homelessness. We must bring them the care and support they need where they live — mental health care, medication support, transportation, accessible homes and protection from eviction — so they can age with dignity at home. They have more than earned it.
Caring for our warriors has long been and must always be a unifying mission for the American people — a sacred duty that transcends party and politics. Today, and every day, let us honor this sacred pledge: just as the military leaves no one behind on the battlefield, we must leave no veteran behind when they come home.
May God bless you on this Veterans Day. May God bless the country that we all love. And may God protect our troops.
Thank you,
NANCY
