Dan Benishek: “Today I rise in celebration of our servicemen and -women, past and present. With Memorial Day right around the corner…”

“Today I rise in celebration of our servicemen and -women, past and present. With Memorial Day right around the corner, there is no better time to remember the people who have kept our Nation safe. Yesterday I was proud to welcome a UP Honor Flight of veterans to the World War II Memorial and thank them for their service. I am always deeply touched by the joy and humility I see on their faces as they visit the memorials erected in their honor. Memorial Day is when we remember the heroes America has lost defending our freedoms and thank the families that have borne the brunt of that painful loss. One of the best ways we honor those we have lost is to care for those that came home. We have made progress at the VA, but we can do better. Our veterans deserve better. I am committed to breaking down the barriers to high-quality veterans' health care. To all our veterans and servicemembers, on behalf of all the citizens of Michigan's First District, I say thank you. We remain forever in your debt. ____________________”