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| https://palmer.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/veterans-day-alabama-lawmakers-express-gratitude-those-who-have-served | On Veterans Day Alabama Lawmakers express gratitude for those who have served in the military | 2015-11-11 | 2015 | 2015-11 | Republican | House | AL | Gary Palmer | P000609 | palmer.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON As thousands of Alabamians gather today to commemorate and celebrate the military men and women who have served the United States with honor. Its more than a day off from work, or a parade bedecked with red, white, and blue banners. Veterans Day is a time for all Americans to reflect on the ways we can serve those who served us. In that spirit, many Alabama lawmakers have released statements expressing their gratitude for the nations veterans. Senator Richard Shelby (R):Today I proudly join my colleagues and Americans across the country in paying tribute to our nations veterans and their families. Without the selfless sacrifices of the courageous men and women in uniform, the freedoms we enjoy as Americans would not be possible. On Veterans Day and every day, we must remember that freedom comes at a great price, and that we owe our active duty and retired servicemen and women a debt of gratitude. Our veterans unwavering commitment to defending security and prosperity should never be forgotten. Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-AL1):Today we celebrate Veterans Day, and we honor the men and women who have served in the United States military. These are the individuals who throughout our nations history have put country above themselves. As humans, it seems like we are programmed to avoid any situation that would put us in danger. Thats why there is something truly remarkable about the men and women in our military who choose to run toward danger. These American heroes arent afraid of a challenge; when faced with adversity, they simply push themselves harder and reach even higher. Despite their service and sacrifice, the Department of Veterans Affairs is leaving far too many veterans behind. The broken bureaucracy at the VA is failing our veterans, and reform is desperately needed. (listen to the rest of Rep. Byrnes remarks here.) Congresswoman Martha Roby (R-AL2):Today we celebrate and honor the men and women who have courageously and selflessly served in the Armed Forces. On this Veterans Day, I encourage you to take a moment to thank not only those who have worn the uniform, but their families as well. We can never thank our soldiers and their families enough for the great sacrifices they make daily on our behalf, but today is a special opportunity for our nation to pause and express our sincere gratitude. I remain committed to fighting in Congress to ensure veterans receive the care that they need and deserve. In fact, my bill to overhaul the accountability process for VA medical centers is before the Veterans Affairs Committee next week, a hopeful step towards a final vote. Its truly an honor to represent so many who have served this country in uniform and to work on their behalf. Congressman Gary Palmer (R-AL6):I want to wholeheartedly express my appreciation to each and every one of our veterans, both in Alabama and throughout America, Palmer said. Our national anthem calls the America the land of the free and the home of the brave. A popular rephrasing of that is that America is Land of the freebecause of the brave.It remains free because brave citizens choose to join our armed forced and serve their country sacrificially. Congresswoman Terri Sewell (D-AL7):Today we salute the selfless sacrifices of our nations 21 million veterans. These patriots have kept our nation safe while defending our nation at home and abroad. They have served our country with distinction, and we should honor them for their bravery and courage with actions not simply words. Congress must continue to support and provide critical resources to the Veterans Administration (VA) to ensure that our veterans have access to quality health care, good-paying jobs, affordable housing, and opportunities to continue their education. We should not deny the very liberties they fought to protect, nor deny them any benefits they so fittingly deserve. I am committed to ensuring that we honor the promises that were made to these American heroes. Today, we reaffirm our commitment to them and their families by vowing to make sure they succeed. They deserve nothing less. This story may be updated. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |