Perdue Meets With Local Military Leaders & Veterans To Discuss Growing National Security Concerns

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Republican candidate for U.S. Senate, David Perdue, today met with local military leaders and veterans in the community. Given the growing threats around the world and here at home, many Georgians are concerned about how we maintain our military strength and protect our national interests.

"Protecting the American people is undeniably the most important function of our government, but frankly I'm worried about our current and future ability to defend ourselves. Today, these veterans echoed that America needs a strong military because there are so many emerging threats around the world and even here at home. But in order to have a strong military, we need a strong economy. In order to have a strong economy, we need to reduce our dangerous level of debt. I will fight to break the gridlock in Washington and provide a more consistent future for our men and women in uniform," said David Perdue following the roundtable discussion.

Highlighting the need to break the gridlock in Washington, Terrance Houston, a 2001 West Point graduate said, "We need politics to work. We need to make sure America has the greatest fighting force and remains a beacon of freedom for the rest of the world."

State Senator Hunter Hill shared his support, "Given David's unique background, he understands that we must have the financial means to support a strong military and protect our country."

Regarding veterans' issues and holding the VA accountable, Perdue added, "Unlike my opponent, I will not "defer' to President Obama when it comes to providing our veterans with access to quality care. I'll work tirelessly to ensure that our heroes and their families have the resources and support they need and deserve."

U.S. Army veteran Allie Osuch added, "Having this kind of conversation with veterans is exactly the kind of thing we need to help solve problems and hold our government accountable. We need to apply common sense to the process to ensure we can protect our active military and our veterans."

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