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Pelosi Statement on the Passing of Congressman Sonny Montgomery
Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the passing this morning of former Veterans’ Affairs Committee Chairman G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery of Mississippi:
"With the passing of our former colleague, Chairman Sonny Montgomery, our country has lost a great leader and America’s veterans have lost a true champion.
"Sonny Montgomery left a lasting legacy of his commitment to our troops and our veterans with the passage of a modernized GI Bill in 1984 – which has since been aptly named the Montgomery GI Bill. The first-rate education and job training benefits for which Sonny fought honor the men and women who have served our nation in the Armed Forces.
"President Roosevelt said when he signed the first GI Bill into law: ‘It gives emphatic notice to the men and women in our armed forces that the American people do not intend to let them down.’ Sonny Montgomery carried forward that legacy of honoring the sacrifice of our troops and veterans, making sure the Congress did not let them down. To honor his work, we will continue to stand up for our troops.
"Last night, hours before he died, the House voted to recognize Sonny Montgomery again by appropriately naming the defense authorization bill in his honor.
"I hope it is a comfort to his family and friends that so many people share their loss and are praying for them at this sad time."
“ Democrats are united in presenting a New Direction for America, one that will make our nation as strong as its people, one that brings opportunity, security, and prosperity to all Americans. ”
Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi
