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Talking with Veterans in Spokane. |
Every day, our survival is threatened by radical Islamic terrorists whose aim is to kill innocent men, women, and children, even at the cost of their own lives. In a post-9/11 world, our most important national security mission must continue to be the elimination of al-Qaeda, especially in their home base of Afghanistan. I support our brave men and women in uniform who are risking their lives in Afghanistan to keep America safe.
I am also committed to America’s military families. As the wife of a career Navy man, I understand the nature of their family commitment and the drawbacks that come with it. In 2009, I founded The Congressional Military Family Caucus to build bipartisan support for legislation to help military families. In 2011 alone, we organized three major events - including one at Fairchild Air Force Base - to bring together military families and government leaders to discuss issues of concern to military families.
2011 Military Family Summit |
I am also committed to Fairchild Air Force Base, bringing the KC-X tanker to Fairchild, and making sure that Eastern Washington’s veterans get the care they need and deserve. In 2011, veterans clinics opened in Tonasket, Colville, and Republic.
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