Today, Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock delivered a Veterans Day message honoring the service and sacrifice of America’s veterans
The son of a World War II veteran, Senator Warnock is committed to ensuring America’s veterans and their families have access to the federal resources and benefits they have earned
Senator Reverend Warnock: “I’m thinking about my father today, a World War II veteran, and the generations of Americans who have answered our nation’s call. We live in the shelter of their sacrifice, and we must never take that gift for granted”
WATCH: Senator Warnock’s Veterans Day Message
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) delivered a Veterans Day message thanking the brave men and women whose dedicated military service has helped keep America safe. Georgia is home to over 700,000 veterans and has the sixth-largest active-duty military population in the country.
“Behind every uniform is a person, a neighbor, a loved one, somebody’s son, somebody’s daughter, someone who took on extraordinary responsibility and risk on behalf of us all,” said Senator Warnock. “That service reminds us that we belong to something larger than ourselves, that despite our differences, we are one American family, bound together by the sacred promise ‘E pluribus unum,’ out of many, one.”
The son of a World War II veteran, Senator Warnock has long championed efforts to strengthen federal resources and support for Georgia’s veterans and their families. Senator Warnock has secured over $500,000 to assist veterans experiencing homelessness in the Atlanta area and helped pass the 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act, which included provisions to support the surviving spouses of fallen servicemembers. He also helped pass the PACT Act, the largest expansion of veterans’ health benefits in decades.
Read the full transcript of Senator Warnock’s Veterans Day message below and watch HERE.
“To all of those who have served in our armed forces, happy Veterans Day, and thank you so much for your service. Today we honor the brave Americans who have worn our nation’s uniform, and the families who have served alongside them.
“You know, I’m thinking about my father today, a World War II veteran, and the generations of Americans who have answered our nation’s call. We live in the shelter of their sacrifice, and we must never take that gift for granted.
“Behind every uniform is a person, a neighbor, a loved one, somebody’s son, somebody’s daughter, someone who took on extraordinary responsibility and risk on behalf of us all. That service reminds us that we belong to something larger than ourselves, that despite our differences, we are one American family, bound together by the sacred promise ‘E pluribus unum,’ out of many, one.
“So, to our veterans, you stood up for us. It is our sacred obligation to stand up for you. Those who have fought for us should not have to fight with us to get the care they deserve. So let us honor your service by renewing our commitment to providing the care and support you need and deserve.
“May God bless you, may God bless your families, and may God bless the United States of America.”
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