“For all the honorable men and women who join the U.S. Armed Forces and serve our country in uniform, the United States must uphold its promises made to these patriots who put their lives on the line to protect and defend our sacred freedoms. Whether it’s providing medical care without delay or mind-numbing bureaucracy, or providing long-awaited military medals to those who have served with distinction, the federal government has a long list of obligations to fill on behalf of a grateful public. As I say to the veterans I am honored to meet at my county meetings and to those who come to the war memorials in Washington, D.C., with the Honor Flights: Thank you for your service. You shall not be forsaken, nor forgotten.”
