John Barrasso: “I rise today to honor Military Appreciation Month. It is a time to renew our commitment--our Nation's commitment, our…”

“I rise today to honor Military Appreciation Month. It is a time to renew our commitment--our Nation's commitment, our individual commitment--to those who defend our Nation. They defend our freedom. They have done it in the past, they are doing it today, and they will continue to do it into the future. Most importantly, it is a time to say thank you. In Wyoming, our pride in the military runs very deep. This Saturday in Wyoming, there will be welcome home ceremonies. They will actually be in a number of communities throughout the State. This originally began as a welcome home to Vietnam veterans, who were never given the proper welcome home when they came home from the war. This weekend, all Wyoming veterans will be honored and welcomed home. Tens of thousands of servicemembers, veterans, and military families live in Wyoming. Our airmen at F.E. Warren Air Force Base maintain our Nation's nuclear deterrent. Our Wyoming National Guard--they are ready to serve, and they are ready to serve at a moment's notice. All of them embody America's spirit. It is a privilege to represent each and every one of them here in the U.S. Senate. Let me take you back a moment to the changing world happening in 1945--May 8, 1945. It was Victory in Europe Day--VE Day. On that day, the world celebrated the triumph of liberty over tyranny. That triumph of liberty was paid for by the blood and the bravery of 16 million Americans who served, and one of those was my father.…”