Congress has spent far too much time over the past few years lurching from crisis to crisis and engaging in partisan fights.
As the daughter of a disabled World War II veteran, I grew up in Bothell knowing the sacrifice our veterans and their families make for our country firsthand.
Earlier this year, news that Wall Street banks had posted record profits and were quickly returning to a “bonus-as-usual” mentality left families across our state astonished and angry. Every day families watch friends and neighbors lose jobs, mom-and-pop stores close and local community banks teeter on failure. For these families, it’s clear that while stability has come to Wall Street, they are still waiting.
On Wednesday, we gather to celebrate and honor the great courage and sacrifice of our nation’s veterans. It is because of their sacrifice that we can safely enjoy the freedoms our great country offers. It is because of their unmatched commitment that America can remain a beacon for democracy and freedom throughout the world.
