Veterans need Paul

Kentucky is lucky to have two military bases. We are no strangers to sending men and women off to war, sons and daughters, mothers and fathers. As the son of a combat veteran, Sen. Rand Paul knows the horrors and travesties associated with war. Paul understands our nation’s responsibilities to not just support our military through handshakes and smiles but to back up the gestures with action.

Paul voted to construct a new VA medical center in Louisville, fought to hold the Cincinnati VA medical center accountable for misconduct, and has supported hiring the heroes who return from war.

Paul has voted to fulfill our obligations to our service members not merely when they are in the service, but long after their service to our nation is done.

We must re-elect Paul to ensure the well-being of our men and women in uniform.

This story was originally published November 3, 2016 at 5:26 PM with the headline "Veterans need Paul."