[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 82 (Thursday, May 29, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E875]
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             IN HONOR OF OUR BRAVE VETERANS ON MEMORIAL DAY

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                             HON. AL GREEN

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 29, 2014

  Mr. AL GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, every Memorial Day, Americans 
come together to honor the brave individuals who have selflessly given 
their lives for our continued prosperity, founding ideals, and 
democracy. Every American is indebted to their service and should be 
inspired by these exemplars of courage.
  The month of May is also Military Appreciation month. As we honor our 
fallen veterans, we must not only speak to their accomplishments, but 
actively reaffirm our appreciation and commitment to the veterans among 
us. Throughout our nation's history, veterans have contributed to the 
strength and resilience of our great democracy like no other group. We 
must express our gratitude by ensuring that they as well as their 
families receive the benefits they need, deserve, and have earned. 
Therefore, we must continue to support, assist, and hold the Department 
of Veterans Affairs accountable. The assistance and medical treatment 
the agency provides to our veterans as well as their families must 
always be accessible and of the highest standard.
  Mr. Speaker, in closing, as we honor our veterans on this Memorial 
Day, I call on our entire nation to reaffirm its commitment and leave 
no veteran behind. This is the least a grateful nation can do.

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