Political Quotes

“I rise today in honor of the Montanans who served our Nation during the Korean war. Their service and sacrifice will forever be remembered in the official Congressional Record. Many of them rest in peace in the sacred ground of the Yellowstone National Cemetery. During the Korean war, 6.8 million Americans served between 1950 and 1953. About 20,000 Montanans served in the military during that time, and 5,000 of them saw combat. We lost 350 Montanans in Korea. Today about 6,000 Korean war veterans call Montana home. Survivors of the ``Forgotten War,'' far too many of them have struggled for far too long to receive the recognition and benefits they truly deserve. As ranking member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, it has been my honor to fight for legislation that rights this wrong. I have introduced legislation that extends benefits related to toxic exposure to more veterans who served along the Korean Demilitarized Zone. Because when servicemembers deploy to harm's way and are exposed to toxic chemicals, our country has a responsibility to meet their healthcare needs. Honoring these veterans takes more than just legislation; it takes dedicated people who are committed to telling their stories and honoring those who have served. The Montana American Legion, led by Commander Richard Klose, is an important partner working to ensure veterans who fought in every conflict can get the healthcare, honor, and recognition they have earned.…”