PolitiQuote

Discover video-sourced quotes by politicians

Tony Evers: “Just last year I signed a bill to ensure Hmong veterans can…”

Featuring: Tony Evers, Democratic | Governor of Wisconsin

Watch on YouTube

Governor Tony Evers Celebrates AAPI Heritage Month and Hmong Contributions in Wisconsin

Published | Video Starts at 01:19

This includes declaring Hmong Lao Veterans Day in 2021 and lowering the flags every year since May 14th. An action I'll be proud to continue in just a few short days. Just last year I signed a bill to ensure Hmong veterans can have their veteran status displayed on their driver's license or id. Members of our Maung Lao veteran community bravely serve this nation during the Vietnam War and in conflict sense. And these heroes deserve every honor and respect they've earned. (01:19–01:30)

CLAIM

Asserts that a bill was signed to allow Hmong veterans to display their veteran status on IDs.

This is an excerpt from a raw transcript. The assertions have not been audited or verified. Tap the video to view the source footage and understand the context.


Tony Evers

Discover more from

Tony Evers

Report A Transcription Error

Please report any error in the automated transcription.

About PolitiQuote

PolitiQuote is a civic library index to statements made by politicians in publicly available video records. The index is created automatically from transcripts, with no editorial oversight or analysis. Highlighted quotes are selected by AI. Words may be added in parentheses to offer context for the quote. There may be errors in the transcription and display, so listen to the video to ensure accuracy.

PolitiQuote is a service of Gigafact Foundation, a nonpartisan nonprofit advancing facts and information transparency, community by community.

Visit gigafact.org to learn more.