Vicente Gonzalez: “And more than $1.5 million in work materials and support…”

“$850,000 from the federal government. VFWs are very important places in American communities. I think it's time to reinvest in those spaces and places that are so important to bringing communities together. And more than $1.5 million in work materials and support from more than 30 other Rio Grande Valley contractors. all looking to help the men and women who continue serving our local community after already putting their lives on the line for us through fundraisers, backpack drives, and more.” (01:32–01:42)

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