Honor Veterans by Honoring Our Commitment to Them

Plantation, Fla. – In honor of Veterans Day, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) released the following statement:

“Each November, we gather together to honor all of the American soldiers who have defended our great nation over the course of our 235-year history.  Since our nation’s founding, men and women have answered their country’s call to service and defended the principles of liberty espoused in our Constitution and Declaration of Independence. 

“Just as we must never forget their service and sacrifice, we must also stand firm in our commitment to help veterans as they return to civilian life. In Florida alone there are more than 1.6 million veterans, and as our men and women return home, we must ensure that they have access to the help they need to transition to civilian life, whether it is finding a job or securing health care and housing, or, just getting back into the daily routine of family life. 

“After serving our country honorably and courageously, the last thing our veterans should have to worry about when they finally come home to their loved ones is whether or not they will be able to find a job.  That is why I am proud to be a cosponsor of H.R. 1941, the Hiring Heroes Act of 2011, which would help get veterans back to work. 

“America’s brave men and women in uniform should be able to count on the full and unwavering support of their government, whether they are active duty, or returning to civilian life. We must honor their service and give back to those who fought to protect the freedoms we enjoy in the United States of America.”