Political Quotes

“For many veterans, the return to civilian life can feel overwhelming. Ensuring enough community support and mental health resources are available is essential. We recently heard from Andrew, who lives in Chandler, Arizona. He joined the Marine Corps at 17 years old when he said he was ``full of motivation and excitement'' to serve. ``I wanted to do my part to protect America,'' Andrew said. As an antitank assaultman, Andrew fought beside incredible marines in Iraq, and when he finally returned home, he said he returned with memories of death. Andrew leaned on loved ones and his faith to pull him out of his darkness. Ever since, he has continued his healing journey by serving his fellow veterans. He presses forward with the values instilled on him by the Marine Corps: honor, courage, and commitment. Responsibility to care for our veterans belongs to all of us. That is why we are working with those who interact with veterans each and every day: letter carriers, librarians, grocery store clerks, and academic advisers. We are giving community members the tools they need to support veterans every day right where they live and work. We are also working to increase the number of peer supports available to veterans. There are veterans like Andrew who used their experiences, struggles, and accomplishments to help fellow veterans successfully navigate the transition to civilian live. Mr.…”