Senator Elect Marco Rubio Honors America’s Veterans

Miami, FL – U.S. Senator-elect Marco Rubio today issued the following statement regarding Veterans Day:

“In his Second Inaugural Address, Abraham Lincoln called upon our nation: ‘… to care for him who shall have borne the battle and for his widow and his orphan.’ This is the essence of what all Americans owe our veterans and their families.

“Every day, we are reminded of the selfless sacrifices and heroism at work throughout our uniformed services. We are also reminded of the quiet sacrifices of their loved ones on the homefront, whose support and love are vital to troop morale and the defense of our country.

“As we pause to reflect on our veterans’ proud legacy of defending freedom, we do so with a deep sense of pride and a renewed commitment to support them on and off the battlefield. Our veterans deserve to return home to a hero’s welcome, and this includes upholding our responsibility to provide them with the care they need for the rest of their lives.

“On this Veterans Day, I join my fellow Americans in remembrance, gratitude and praise for the brave men and women that have served in America’s armed forces and helped make our country exceptional.”

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