we are here in the middle of National Military Appreciation Month. So I am pleased to join my colleagues in showing our Nation's gratitude for every single soldier, sailor, airman, marine, and coastguardsman who is serving or has served our Nation with honor. This month is specially dedicated to our Armed Forces, but, of course, we have ample reason to celebrate and appreciate them year- round, because our troops serve year-round and around the clock and willingly accepting limitations on their own freedom and comforts so their fellow Americans can live in freedom and security. Right now, thousands of American troops serve in dangerous conditions overseas far from home. Even now, at this moment, our troops are engaged in combat, surrounded by the enemy, fighting courageously. We are all thankful and proud of their service and indebted for their sacrifice. But it is not only them. Two weeks ago I had the privilege of attending a medal ceremony in Arkansas where seven veterans of the Korean war were honored for their service and for actions they took in defense of our freedom nearly seven decades ago, so that these long-ago actions were not forgotten. One week ago, I had the opportunity to thank our military spouses-- the unsung heroes of our Armed Forces--for their work raising families despite the hardships of military life. Those are just a couple of events from the last couple of weeks.…
On the recordMay 15, 2019
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