Lawmakers Pay Tribute To Fallen Service Members on Memorial Day
It does not matter whether someone is Republican or Democrat, “we are Americans,” as President Joe Biden put it . In Congress, there are 90 lawmakers who have served in the military, according to Axios . Nine…
It does not matter whether someone is Republican or Democrat, “we are Americans,” as President Joe Bidenput it.
In Congress, there are 90 lawmakers who have served in the Military, according to Axios.
Nine Republicans and seven Democrats in the Senate have served in the Military, while 53 Republicans and 21 Democrats in the House of Representatives are veterans.
Lawmakers paid tribute to the fallen service members on Memorial Day.
“This Memorial Day we remember the brave men and women in uniform who have laid down their lives in defense of our nation,” Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) tweeted on Monday. “Let us carry their memory close today and honor their sacrifice always.”
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.V.) wrote on Twitter, “Today we honor and remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our country offer our deepest gratitude to our Gold Star Families. Thank you to all of those who have served, and continue to serve, our great nation.”