WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) released the following statement on Veterans Day:

“Today, we honor those who have bravely served our nation in days past, as well those who are currently wearing the uniform. A grateful nation shows its gratitude not just by commemorating Veterans Day, which is important, but also in the health care we provide our veterans, in how we how we take care of their disabilities, and how we take care of the survivors of those who make the ultimate sacrifice. Remembering their service to our country helps guide me in working for our nation’s veterans in the U.S. Senate.

“Over the past year, I have had the distinct honor of visiting the sons and daughters of America who are serving in both Iraq and Afghanistan. They are doing our nation proud, and they are following in a long line of American veterans who have served the country they love with valor. Today and always, we hold all of them and their families in our hearts and prayers.”

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