Abbott: Serving Those Who Served
By Greg Abbott
Rio Grande Guardian
AUSTIN, July 14 – America is the greatest force for freedom the world has ever known.
That is because we have the mightiest military in the history of the world. And Texas is the greatest force for job creation in the nation. That is because we have the most vibrant entrepreneurial spirit in the country that promotes job growth.
We can make Texas even better if we do more to connect the job growth in our state with the many veterans who call Texas home. As governor, I will do that.
More than one million Texans have worn a uniform in the U.S. Armed Forces. Many others now call Texas home.
Even though we lead the nation in job creation, the unemployment rate for our military veterans is too high and actually rose last year in Texas. It is highest among veterans who have returned home since the 9/11 terrorist attacks. This is unacceptable.
I have a plan that will employ more veterans in Texas.
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