John Ratcliffe: “The Gold Star Family Monument will be constructed at no cost…”

“I'm confident that the Gold Star Family's national monument will help ensure that we honor our fallen heroes and their families on a national scale by extending the authorization for the establishment of a national monument located right here in Washington, D.C. The Gold Star Family Monument will be constructed at no cost to taxpayers as all of the funds that are being raised are being raised by the Gold Star Mothers National Monument Foundation. I'm grateful for the opportunity that the Gold Star Family Monument will provide to all of our citizens to pause and honor the ultimate sacrifices made by our fallen servicemen and service women on our behalf as they visit our nation's capital.” (01:57–02:13)

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