Hyde-Smith honors veterans during America’s 250th year

U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today issued the following statement in honor of Veterans Day, honoring the generations of American service members who have defended the United States since its founding: “Our continuing celebration of 250 years of American independence serves as a strong reminder that freedom is never free and has never been guaranteed. It has been fought for, generation after generation, by those willing to put on the uniform and answer the call to serve. Veterans from Mississippi and across this great nation have carried that responsibility with immense courage and an unwavering commitment to secure the freedoms we enjoy today. “Mississippi has always been a state that steps forward to serve. To every veteran in Mississippi and across the country, thank you. Your service deserves more than a single day of recognition.

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