HYDE-SMITH HONORS VETERANS DURING AMERICA’S 250TH YEAR

HYDE-SMITH HONORS VETERANS DURING AMERICA'S 250TH YEAR

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today issued the following statement in honor of Veterans Day, honoring the generations of American servicemembers who have defended the United States since its founding:

"Our continuing celebration of 250 years of American independence serves as a strong reminder that freedom is never free and has never been guaranteed. It has been fought for, generation after generation, by those willing to put on the uniform and answer the call to serve. Veterans from Mississippi and across this great nation have carried that responsibility with immense courage and an unwavering commitment to secure the freedoms we enjoy today.

"Mississippi has always been a state that steps forward to serve. To every veteran in Mississippi and across the country, thank you. Your service deserves more than a single day of recognition. We have a responsibility to honor your sacrifice through our actions every day - by keeping our promises, ensuring you receive the care you have earned, and providing the support you deserve. We will never forget what you have given our country."

Hyde-Smith's office is available to help with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs resources. Veterans who are having difficulty with the VA or other federal agencies are encouraged to contact her office for assistance.

In August, Hyde-Smith signed on as a cosponsor of the Take Care of America's Veterans Act (S.4744), which combines 62 bipartisan, bicameral bills into one sweeping bill to address long-sought program changes to improve health care, benefits, and services for veterans, servicemembers, survivors, caregivers, military families, and Veterans Affairs staff.

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