Veterans Day
On the Value of Service in a Time of Uncertainty
Veterans Day is a celebration of the brave men and women who have served in our military, while Memorial Day is a solemn reflection on those who never came back. Today, dear readers, is Veterans Day — a time to show appreciation for the people in your life who have worn the uniform of the United States Armed Forces.
Serving this country has been the greatest honor of my life and has shaped me into the person I am today. From my deployment in combat to my service on the National Security Council, my sense of duty to the United States of America has always guided my actions. The name of this publication, Why It Matters, is a reflection of that same commitment — my enduring loyalty to the Constitution that I affirmed during my congressional testimony in 2019:
“This is the country I have served and defended, that all of my brothers have served. And here, right matters.”
