Congresswoman Matsui Statement in Honor of Veterans Day

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Monday, November 11, 2013

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Congresswoman Matsui Statement in Honor of Veterans Day

CA - Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-06) issued the following statement in honor of Veterans Day:

"Today I join Americans across the nation in honoring and paying tribute to the men and women of the United States Armed Forces, past and present. From the bottom of my heart, I say andlsquo;thank you' to all of our veterans for their service and the sacrifices they made in the name of freedom and democracy.

"After fighting for our nation overseas, no veteran should have to fight for the tools they need to be successful here at home. We must ensure no veteran is left behind. This includes speedy claims, top-notch health care, counseling services, housing and educational and job opportunities. These are promises we made to them, and they are bonds between a grateful nation and its soldiers that must be fulfilled.

"In recent years Congress has increased funding for the VA, raised soldier pay, and passed the New GI Bill of Rights for the 21st Century which increases education benefits for our nation's veterans. These are all critical steps, but there is far more work to be done. I am committed to continuing to advocate for support for our troops and our veterans in the years to come."

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