"We have entered our tenth year of fighting in Afghanistan, and we can never express our gratitude enough to the heroic men and women of our armed forces who continue the battle there. Many of them—nearly one-fifth of all U.S. forces in that country—are from units based in Kentucky: Fort Campbell, Fort Knox, the Kentucky National Guard, the Marine Corps and the Reserves.  These extraordinary men and women leave their loved ones thousands of miles behind and put on their country’s uniform every day, with their lives in the balance. They’ve seen their friends and fellow soldiers and Marines make the ultimate sacrifice, and yet they fight on to accomplish a difficult mission. It’s these brave servicemembers who keep this country free.  America is grateful for their service and their sacrifice."

Senator Mitch McConnell

February 2, 2011

McConnell on Our Nation's Defense

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