LAKEWOOD, CO – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter (CO-07) released the following statement in honor of Veterans Day and Military Families Appreciation Month:

"I am both humbled and inspired by the men and women of the U.S. military whose service and sacrifice work to preserve freedom and ensure our national security.  I also want to honor and recognize the families of our military men and women for their sacrifice and courage. Today and everyday it’s important to pay tribute to our veterans, active duty personnel and their families.

Ensuring all veterans and their families receive the support, benefits and resources they need and deserve remains one of my highest priorities. We must honor our soldiers by providing them with the best medical care possible and securing their hard earned benefits upon returning home.  That is why I remain committed to building a new VA hospital to serve veterans across the Rocky Mountain region and improving transparency and accountability within the VA. 

This Veterans Day, I would like to extend my deepest thanks and appreciation to all our veterans and their families for their continued service to our community and to our country."

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