VIDEO: Hirono Statement Honoring Veterans Day

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI), member of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, issued the following statement ahead of Veterans Day:

“On Veterans Day, we honor the service, bravery, and commitment of our veterans, who sacrifice so much in defense of our nation. Over the past two years, Congress has made critical progress for veterans in Hawaii and across our country. We’ve expanded VA care for millions of post-9/11 veterans, and increased mental health care for our veterans. The PACT Act has already helped veterans like one Honolulu resident who submitted a VA claim prior to the law’s passage, but was denied. After the PACT Act was signed into law, his condition became covered by the VA, and my office was able to help get his claim granted.

“Here in Hawaii, we are advancing construction of the Daniel K. Akaka Outpatient VA clinic on Oahu, which will serve veterans across our state.  We must continue building on this progress to help ensure all of our veterans can access the benefits they’ve earned. As a member of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee, I’m working to provide the VA with the resources they need to continue delivering for our veterans. I’ll keep fighting to ensure all of our veterans and their families receive the support they deserve.”

Video of Senator Hirono discussing Veterans Day is available here

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