Hillary published this article at
Medium.
Supporting
our veterans is our solemn duty as Americans. It’s a lesson I learned
from my father, who served as a Chief Petty Officer at Great Lakes Naval
Station, and I’ve worked to fulfill that duty throughout my career.
As first lady, I
fought
for veterans suffering with what we eventually came to know as Gulf War
Syndrome. As a senator on the Armed Services Committee, I worked
across the aisle on behalf of our troops and veterans, including
partnering with Senator John McCain
to help build a new, state-of-the-art rehabilitation facility to
provide treatment for seriously wounded service members returning from
Iraq and Afghanistan—a cause I know you and your wife
Lee have tirelessly championed,
Bob.
In this campaign, I’ve proposed a
comprehensive plan
to support our veterans, ensuring they have access to education and
good jobs, and that they get quality health care without enduring long
waits. I'll work to end crises many veterans face, like homelessness and
suicide. As president, here’s how I will address each of these
questions.
