Sen. Ossoff Honors Georgia Veterans

Atlanta, Ga. -- U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is honoring Georgia veterans in a new video message.

"I want to express my deep respect and gratitude for every veteran in the State of Georgia and across the country as we honor your work, your commitment to service, the sacrifices that you and your family have made in defense of our Nation," Sen. Ossoff said. "Veterans Day is not a day for sales at the mall. It's a day for us to reflect on our shared debt to those who have worn the uniform and served our Nation and to their families, their spouses, their children and dependents, who, along with servicemembers, make such extraordinary sacrifices to defend the United States.

Click here to watch Sen. Ossoff's Veterans Day message.

Please find a transcript of Sen. Ossoff's message below:

SEN. OSSOFF: "Greetings. This is U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff, and I want to express my deep respect and gratitude for every veteran in the State of Georgia and across the country as we honor your work, your commitment to service, the sacrifices that you and your family have made in defense of our Nation.

"Veterans Day is not a day for sales at the mall. It's a day for us to reflect on our shared debt to those who have worn the uniform and served our Nation and to their families, their spouses, their children and dependents, who, along with servicemembers, make such extraordinary sacrifices to defend the United States.

"And in these days of extraordinary division, let our commitment to our Republic and our Constitution and our national security unite us and focus us on our shared interests.

"We're Americans first before we are Democrats or Republicans.

"We are Americans first, and I thank every veteran on this Veterans Day for your service."

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