Veterans
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I understand the sacrifices made by our Armed Forces and their families. When I was a young child, my father was sent overseas to serve in Korea. Upon returning home, he came to pick me up at school and I didn’t recognize him. That vivid memory of his sacrifice to serve our nation, leaving behind a wife and young children, is shared by countless veterans and their families every day.
It is our responsibility to honor the sacrifices of all the brave men and women who have defended our country by ensuring they have the medical, educational, and career benefits they deserve.