WASHINGTON – Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), a Marine combat veteran and member of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, released the following statement on Veterans Day:   “Generations of Arizonans have stepped up to defend our democracy, our freedoms, and our way of life. Veterans Day is a chance to reflect on that service and honor our soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines, and all those who have served, especially those who never made it home. “As we remember their service, we must recommit ourselves to serving our veterans and servicemembers with the same respect and honor as they have served us. That means protecting the

WASHINGTON – Today, on the 250th birthday of the United States Marine Corps, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) released the following statement: “Twenty-five years ago, I made one of the best decisions of my life when I joined the United States Marine Corps. For 250 years, the Marines have stood as a symbol of courage, discipline, and strength at home and abroad. “Generations of Marines have answered the call to defend our nation, to serve with honor, and to uphold the values that make America strong. Being a Marine doesn’t end when you hang up the uniform; every Marine is a rifleman first and foremost, a Marine first,

WASHINGTON — Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) released the following statement on voting “no” on Republicans’ continuing resolution, which does not include an extension of the Affordable Care Act’s premium tax credits. “I have been clear on this from the beginning: I will not turn my back on the 24 million Americans who will see their premiums more than double if we don’t extend these tax credits. “At a time when prices are already too high, Americans are shopping for health insurance and experiencing such sticker shock that they are being forced to sign up for a crappy, overpriced plan or not signing up for insurance