Young Oak Kim: “public broadcasting has educated and informed and inspired generations, teaching important lessons to people of all ages…”

“public broadcasting has educated and informed and inspired generations, teaching important lessons to people of all ages and sharing powerful stories, including of our Nation's veterans. One story at a time--the StoryCorps Military Voices Initiative uplifts the humanity and possibility in all of us. Each week on NPR, they share stories to over 12 million listeners. Then there is the PBS program ``Veterans Coming Home'' focused on sharing the experiences of veterans as they enter civilian life. The American Homefront Project breaks down challenges facing our troops, making sure we have conversations about what support military personnel and veterans need from all of us. The stories of our heroes aren't partisan; they aren't political. These are trusted, nonpartisan, powerful initiatives sharing the real experiences of our veterans, their families, and our communities, and reminding the rest of us of the price of freedom. Yet this rescission package before us threatens to eliminate over $1 billion in funding for public broadcasting, including these programs. That is why I move to recommit this bill and bring it back without these senseless cuts. We can't let veterans' stories--the voices of those who have sacrificed for our country--be erased.”