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Nick Lampson

But this Veterans Day, I believe we should do more than sing the praises of the bravery and patriotism that our veterans have embodied in the past. We should take this opportunity to re-evaluate how we are treating our veterans in the present.

Nick Lampson

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Nick Lampson is saying that while it is important to recognize the courage and love for country shown by veterans, we also need to look closely at the current support and care they receive. He wants us to use Veterans Day as a moment to think critically about whether veterans are being treated well today, not just praised for their past actions.

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