Heinrich Statement In Honor Of Veterans Day

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Nov. 10, 2014) - U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) released the following statement today in honor of Veterans Day:

"On Veterans Day, we honor our nation's heroes who've given their lives for our freedom. More than 170,000 veterans in New Mexico, and millions more across the country, have tirelessly defended our nation with extraordinary valor and distinction.

"Part of fulfilling America's promise to our veterans and their families is to provide them with the best health care and benefits our country has to offer. That means improving access to health services at VA clinics and hospitals in New Mexico; fixing chronic infrastructure problems at VA community-based outpatient clinics; and reducing the veterans disabilities claim backlog. Addressing these issues has been one of my top priorities in the Senate.

"We also have to ensure we give our former service members the tools they need to transition into civilian life with good jobs and training so they can succeed in their careers and support their families.

"Few sacrifices are as selfless as those our military service men and women make in defense of our country. We owe our veterans and their loved ones more than a debt of gratitude -- we owe them action in both our words and deeds.

"I join communities across New Mexico in celebrating our nation's veterans and thanking them for their invaluable service to our country."