Klobuchar Statement on Veterans Day 2026

MINNESOTA - U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) released the statement below in honor of Veterans Day.

"Veterans Day is a time to honor the men and women who have worn our nation's uniform and the sacrifices they made to defend our freedoms. It's also a time to remember the promise we make to them: that we will stand by them just as they stood by us.

Veterans Day has always been personal to me because my dad served during the Korean War. After returning home, he became a newspaperman who loved writing about the "heroes among us" - ordinary people doing extraordinary things. I can think of no better way to describe the generations of Minnesotans who have answered the call to serve our country.

And this year in Minnesota - with the new Military & Veterans Museum in Little Falls telling the story of generations of Minnesotans who served, and the new veterans memorial in Bloomington - we continue to find new ways to honor these heroes among us.

Our veterans remind us that what unites us as Americans is far bigger than what divides us. Their example reminds us of the importance of coming together in service of something greater than ourselves.

And we must honor our veterans with more than our words. When our troops signed up to serve our nation, there wasn't a waiting line. And when they come home and need a job, housing, or health care, there shouldn't be a waiting line either.

That means making sure veterans can get their disability claims processed on time, access the G.I. benefits they've earned, and access quality health care and services no matter where they live.

I've worked with colleagues on both sides of the aisle to deliver on these commitments, including through the bipartisan PACT Act - which expanded care for those exposed to toxic substances like Agent Orange and burn pits during their service.

And I will continue fighting to make sure we honor the promises we made to those who served, whether that is in the U.S. Senate or as your next governor.

This Veterans Day, let's take time to thank the veterans throughout our communities, listen to their stories, and remember the families who stood beside them. We can never fully repay them for what they have given our country, but we can make sure they know their service will never be forgotten.

To all of Minnesota's veterans, service members, and military families: thank you. You represent the best of America, and we are forever grateful for your service."

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