MADISON - This week, Assistant Minority Leader Dianne Hesselbein (D - Middleton) discusses Veterans Day and the importance of remembering those who served.

Audio File of Radio Address

The text of Rep. Hesselbein's comments is presented below.

Hello, this is State Representative Dianne Hesselbein with this week’s Democratic Radio Address.

On November 11th, Americans celebrated Veterans Day.

On this day we especially honor those who performed the highest duty any individual can offer our great nation – service in our Armed Forces.

Our brave veterans are a steadfast reminder of the sacred obligations we hold as Americans, both at home and abroad to protect our freedoms and way of life.

As a state legislator, I believe it is my duty to ensure when our service men and women return home, they are provided the opportunities they need to succeed.

That means opening the door to educational opportunities, ensuring access to high-quality healthcare, and breaking down barriers for veterans to enter the workforce.

On a personal note, I would like to thank my husband Bob for his 28 years of military service as a pilot in the Army and Air Force.

A debt we can never fully repay is owed to these brave individuals and I pledge to never stop working to move Wisconsin and our veterans forward.

Thank you.