[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 12]
[House]
[Page 17040]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING OUR VETERANS ON VETERANS DAY

  (Ms. ADAMS asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Ms. ADAMS. Mr. Speaker, next Wednesday is Veterans Day, a day when we 
honor the brave men and women who served our great Nation.
  North Carolina is home to more than 800,000 veterans, and I have the 
privilege of representing more than 37,000 of them who live in the 12th 
Congressional District.
  I am the proud daughter, granddaughter, niece, and sister of 
veterans, so I understand the sacrifices that our veterans and their 
families make.
  No veteran should have to jump unnecessary hurdles to receive the 
benefits promised to them. That is why I introduced the Veterans 
Benefits Network Act. In the coming days, I will also be introducing 
legislation to help veterans get closer to achieving the American Dream 
of entrepreneurship.
  Our veterans risk their lives to protect our freedom and our 
democracy, and we must all remain committed to make sure that they have 
the resources needed to make a successful transition into civilian 
life.
  Access to quality health care, affordable education, and good-paying 
jobs should be guaranteed to all who serve honorably in our Armed 
Forces.
  This Veterans Day and every day, we honor the selfless service and 
sacrifices made by our veterans. It is my honor to be a voice for 
veterans in this Congress.

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