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Rep. Paulsen Recognizes our Nation's Veterans

Since the founding of our Republic 234 years ago, American men and women have time and again taken up arms in our defense when the nation has called.  Though our modern military has achieved its unrivaled stature and professionalism as an all volunteer force, throughout much of our nation’s history that was not the case. 

That those men and women answered the call at the most critical of times and succeeded only goes to prove the enduring commitment and patriotism of the American people.  That today’s men and women are able to serve by choice, is due largely to the sacrifices made by those who came before.

On this Veterans Day, please take time to thank and remember those that have chosen to defend our nation.  But also, please remember and honor those that have answered the call when it was needed most; those men and women who served because it had to be done.

Our veterans and service men and women hold a unique place in our nation’s history.  For 234 years we have asked so much of them.  Because they have answered the call and done so readily and with great honor, I know we will continue to call on them tomorrow and well into the future.