Veterans Day Statement from Congressman Nick Langworthy
Washington, DC—”This Veterans Day, we pause to honor the brave men and women who have worn our nation’s uniform — Americans who put everything on the line to defend our freedoms and way of life. Their courage and sacrifice inspire us all, and I am eternally grateful for their service.
“In Congress, I’ve made it my mission to ensure our veterans receive the best care and utmost respect they deserve. From our pinning ceremonies honoring our Vietnam veterans, whose service was too long overlooked, to my critical fight to restore accountability and trust at the Buffalo VA, my commitment to our veterans will always a top priority.
“On this Veteran’s Day, we cannot ignore the tremendous hardship put on our veterans and active-duty military by Senate Democrats’ partisan shutdown—a selfish stunt that dishonors their sacrifice and jeopardizes the care and benefits they’ve earned. I’m in Washington, fighting to reopen the government and pass a spending bill that fully funds veterans’ medical care and benefits, including $167.7 billion for health care and toxic exposure treatment and $263.7 billion for disability compensation, education, and job training. The bill also supports vital housing, infrastructure, and facilities for our troops and their families. I urge for its swift and bipartisan passage.
“Our gratitude for the brave and selfless patriots who have served in our nation’s armed services must extend beyond today. As families soon gather for Thanksgiving, many of our military families will have an empty seat at the table. While we know that freedom is never free, so few of us have experienced the true cost of service. We owe them not just our thanks, but our full resolve to ensure they are cared for with the honor and dignity they deserve. May God bless our troops, our veterans, and the United States of America.”
