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The Mission: to preserve & protect the freedoms & prosperity we and our families fought & sacrificed to defend. Media inquiries: press @cv4a .org.

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Concerned Veterans for America
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Someone needs to be held accountable and bonuses that were wrongfully paid should be returned immediately! This is another unacceptable scandal from @DeptVetAffairs . #VAFail
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@ConcernedVets
Concerned Veterans for America
3 years
THREAD: Dear @realDonaldTrump , Throughout your presidency, you have rightly called for the United States to withdraw from open-ended conflicts around the world that no longer serve vital American interests.
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@ConcernedVets
Concerned Veterans for America
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With record inflation, over $30T in national debt, and no clear strategy from the Biden Admin, is an additional $40B in aid to Ukraine in our nation's interests? Thank you to Sen. @RandPaul and others for demanding answers to this important question.
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@ConcernedVets
Concerned Veterans for America
4 years
The 2001 AUMF should not be used to deploy hundreds of American soldiers to places like Somalia. @RandPaul is right - we need Congressional approval. It's time for @realDonaldTrump to bring our men and women home! #EndEndlessWars
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@ConcernedVets
Concerned Veterans for America
3 years
After twenty years of war, it should be apparent that our endless wars in the Middle East don't serve our interests abroad. @RandPaul is right - it's time to #EndEndlessWars and BRING THEM HOME.
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@ConcernedVets
Concerned Veterans for America
2 years
. @RandPaul thank you for not rubber stamping a potentially dangerous escalation of our involvement in the war in Ukraine. The Senate must ask hard questions about what America hopes to achieve by infusing billions in addition to the billions we've already committed to Ukraine.
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As of Wednesday afternoon, it didn't look as though Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., was ready to let the Ukraine aid package sail through the Senate as it did in the House a day earlier.
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@ConcernedVets
Concerned Veterans for America
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Concerned Veterans for America commends your effort to end our endless wars so our country can focus on more pressing domestic and foreign priorities. We urge you to fully withdraw American troops from Afghanistan by the end of January 2021.
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@ConcernedVets
Concerned Veterans for America
9 years
Thank you @marcorubio for highlighting the critical issues facing veterans at tonight's #GOPDebate http://t.co/iD1ykmir33
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@ConcernedVets
Concerned Veterans for America
3 years
Thank you for your dedication to pursuing a foreign policy that puts American interests first. We look forward to continuing to support your efforts to end our nation’s endless wars. Sincerey, @NateJAnderson CVA Exec. Director /thread
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@ConcernedVets
Concerned Veterans for America
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This will finish the process you started to remove our troops from that country’s long-running conflict and secure your legacy as the Commander in Chief who ended America’s longest war.
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@ConcernedVets
Concerned Veterans for America
3 years
"The events of yesterday do not reflect the America I fought and sacrificed for, and I suspect many veterans agree. What was on display was not democracy. It was violent, destructive, and shameful. Above all, it was un-American."
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@ConcernedVets
Concerned Veterans for America
3 years
Today, as President-elect @JoeBiden is sworn into office, it is important we look forward. #InaugurationDay 1/8
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@ConcernedVets
Concerned Veterans for America
3 years
This will be the twentieth holiday season U.S. forces have spent in Afghanistan away from their families. Through their valiant efforts, our troops long ago achieved America’s principal objectives in the country by decimating Al Qaeda and severely punishing the Taliban.
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@ConcernedVets
Concerned Veterans for America
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"One of us is one of the President’s leading critics, and the other is one of his closest allies. We are united in our conviction that Congress should lead efforts to disentangle our troops from bloody and costly endless wars." @RepMattGaetz & @RepRoKhanna
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@ConcernedVets
Concerned Veterans for America
9 years
RIP Joshua Wheeler - 14 deployments, 11 Bronze Stars. Killed in raid against #ISIS last PM:
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@ConcernedVets
Concerned Veterans for America
3 years
Unfortunately, previous administrations mired our troops in misguided nation-building efforts. This approach has proven costly and ineffective, leaving America no safer while aiding our rivals by keeping us bogged down in Central Asia.
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@ConcernedVets
Concerned Veterans for America
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By securing a full withdrawal from Afghanistan, you will stand with the three-quarters of the American people – including veterans and military families – who support bringing our troops home from a conflict that should have concluded long ago.
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@ConcernedVets
Concerned Veterans for America
3 years
As president, your support of Ambassador Khalilzad’s peace efforts and withdrawal of thousands of troops from Afghanistan were important steps towards ending American involvement in the conflict.
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@ConcernedVets
Concerned Veterans for America
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@ConcernedVets
Concerned Veterans for America
7 years
Judge Gorsuch will protect the freedoms our vets fought to defend. Tell your Senators to confirm him without delay!
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@ConcernedVets
Concerned Veterans for America
8 years
On #NationalDogDay we celebrate the loyalty and dedication of all military working dogs keeping our heroes safe
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@ConcernedVets
Concerned Veterans for America
3 years
Service members like Joe and Shannon Kent devote their lives to our country. Keeping them and others in endless wars dishonors their sacrifice and places huge burdens on military families. Learn more about @joekent16jan19 and Shannon's story: #EndEndlessWars
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@ConcernedVets
Concerned Veterans for America
5 years
WATCH: CVA’s Dan Caldwell joined Fox and Friends' @PeteHegseth this weekend to discuss new moves by the Trump administration to improve the health care system for veterans. Bottom line: America’s veterans want choice.
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Concerned Veterans for America
5 years
"We must be resolved not to start unwise wars or put our military in unwinnable conflicts." - @RepMattGaetz on how America should approach foreign policy. #VOTH2019
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@ConcernedVets
Concerned Veterans for America
4 years
Considering the enormous pressures on our military, our economy, and the federal budget, the last thing the U.S. needs right now is another bloody and expensive war in the Middle East. - @dandcaldwell
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@ConcernedVets
Concerned Veterans for America
4 months
ICYMI: @CVA_Action has officially endorsed @NikkiHaley for President of the United States. Here’s why they did it. 👇
@CVA_Action
CVA Action
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This year’s presidential race is critical for our nation’s future. But we see an opportunity to course correct, under the right leadership. That’s why Concerned Veterans for America Action endorses @NikkiHaley for president.
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@ConcernedVets
Concerned Veterans for America
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RIP Marine - #Chattanooga Honor & Remember, Thomas Sullivan. #SemperFi http://t.co/c6CXbUNHAI
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@ConcernedVets
Concerned Veterans for America
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The war in Afghanistan has gone on for 19 years. It's time to come home. #EndEndlessWars
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@ConcernedVets
Concerned Veterans for America
9 years
. @tedcruz advocating why he wants to take on the "Washington cartel" to stand up for #veterans - at our NH Town Hall: http://t.co/OG0yELvA5q
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@ConcernedVets
Concerned Veterans for America
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RIP - Honor & Remember Skip Wells. #SemperFi Marine. #Chattanooga http://t.co/gdWz9FzHMV
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@ConcernedVets
Concerned Veterans for America
7 years
"The Choice Program isn't perfect, but until Congress passes permanent reform, it absolutely needs to stay afloat."
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@ConcernedVets
Concerned Veterans for America
5 years
We’re proud to stand with @votevets , @RepMattGaetz , and @RepRoKhanna in urging restraint regarding military action against Iran and stressing the need for congressional authorization for offensive military operations, as dictated by our Constitution.
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Rep. Matt Gaetz
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Thank you @ConcernedVets and @votevets for your support on the bipartisan amendment @RepRoKhanna and I offered preventing military force against Iran without congressional authorization. I applaud @POTUS for acknowledging strength can be demonstrated through mindful restraint.
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Concerned Veterans for America
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We're applauding the bipartisan support for @repmattgaetz and @RepRoKhanna 's amendment to the NDAA that mandates congressional approval of any war w/Iran. Thank you @RepAndyBiggsAZ , @RepJasonCrow , @RepKenBuck , @RepMaxRose , @RepDavid , and everyone else who reached across the aisle
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@ConcernedVets
Concerned Veterans for America
7 years
Four years ago we lost a true American hero. Today we honor the life and legacy of Chris Kyle. #ChrisKyleDay #RIPHero
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@ConcernedVets
Concerned Veterans for America
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RIP - Honor & Remember, David Wyatt. Rest easy Marine. #SemperFidelis #Chattanooga http://t.co/NEPZgDMyWr
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@ConcernedVets
Concerned Veterans for America
10 years
I'm a veteran & I'm here to ask you to do one simple thing for me, that you vote - @PeteHegseth http://t.co/m56Iy3w38V http://t.co/c58Yp2nH0f
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@ConcernedVets
Concerned Veterans for America
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. @RepThomasMassie and @RepAndyBiggsAZ are right - it's time for our men and women to come home. #EndEndlessWars #Afghanistan
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@ConcernedVets
Concerned Veterans for America
7 years
Thank you to all the Representatives who passed the VA Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act of 2017! Next stop --> @POTUS DESK!
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@ConcernedVets
Concerned Veterans for America
6 years
We will be speaking with Senator Cruz tonight at 6 pm CDT to discuss the issues impacting #veterans and their families.
@SenTedCruz
Senator Ted Cruz
6 years
Yesterday, it was great to meet with members of Houston’s @USCG community. Looking forward to heading to San Angelo today to continue my #TexasDefendsAmerica tour with a visit to the @usairforce 's @17TRW_GAFB and a town hall with @ConcernedVets .
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@ConcernedVets
Concerned Veterans for America
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Say hello to the new vets in town: Excited to have this group in Congress to represent veterans' voices in Washington http://t.co/F1cgYPp6vD
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@ConcernedVets
Concerned Veterans for America
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On Veterans Day, we reflect on the sacrifices made by veterans. On behalf of CVA and our community of veterans, family, and volunteers, thank you. We salute you. . #VeteransDay #VeteransDay2019
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@ConcernedVets
Concerned Veterans for America
8 years
Rescue mission gone wrong: Navy SEAL severely injured chasing #Bergdahl in Afghanistan
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Concerned Veterans for America
8 years
Today, we remember the #AmericanSniper himself, Chris Kyle, whose life was taken 3 yrs ago. Rest in peace hero
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Concerned Veterans for America
5 years
The American people, especially veterans, know the agony of war and are questioning the value of endless military conflicts. It's time our leaders put an end to forever wars.
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@ConcernedVets
Concerned Veterans for America
6 years
Thank you @SenTedCruz for joining us yesterday in San Angelo, Texas for a discussion on important #veterans issues. Watch the full discussion on our Facebook page:
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@ConcernedVets
Concerned Veterans for America
4 years
Police don't need MRAPs, surplus BDUs, or leftover gear from our service branches. Providing it to them creates dangerous situations that we don't need. @SenBrianSchatz 's NDAA amendment would put a stop to arming our police like we arm our military.
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@ConcernedVets
Concerned Veterans for America
9 years
Thank you to all of those who have defended the freedom this flag represents! #FlagDay #DefendFreedom http://t.co/JTfC6TkJnz
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@ConcernedVets
Concerned Veterans for America
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“The most important reform that we need to see concerning the VA is a widespread expansion of veterans choice.” We had a great conversation with @SenTedCruz on Wednesday evening. Watch the town hall to hear what Cruz and CVA have to say about VA issues:
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@ConcernedVets
Concerned Veterans for America
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Honor & Remember, Carson Holmquist. RIP Marine - rest easy. #SemperFidelis #Chattanooga http://t.co/IanTe42jN6
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@ConcernedVets
Concerned Veterans for America
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Jessica Villarreal is an army combat veteran and a former social worker for the VA. Her tumultuous experiences at the VA have led her to be a voice for veterans everywhere, fighting for change.
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@ConcernedVets
Concerned Veterans for America
2 years
We’re proud to join +100 orgs to demand Congress pass the Yemen War Powers Resolution. This important legislation ends US support for the Saudi-UAE coalition that has contributed to regional destabilization in the Middle East and increased the risk to America’s national security.
@demandprogress
Demand Progress
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Today @RepJayapal @RepPeterDeFazio @RepAdamSchiff @NancyMace intro'd a War Powers Resolution to end US support for the Saudi-UAE war on Yemen. @SenSanders will soon intro a Senate companion. We stand w/ 100+ orgs to demand Congress pass this bill immediately. #YemenCantWait
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@ConcernedVets
Concerned Veterans for America
7 years
Thank you to those #PurpleHeart recipients who gave their time, bodies, and even their lives to defend our freedoms.
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@ConcernedVets
Concerned Veterans for America
7 years
Huge thanks to @SenRubioPress for standing by our vets and introducing the VA Accountability First Act!
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Concerned Veterans for America
6 years
We applaud the U.S. Senate for passing the #VAMISSIONAct today!
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@ConcernedVets
Concerned Veterans for America
4 years
Today marks 76 years since D-Day, when immeasurably brave Americans stormed the beaches of the Third Reich and left their mark on history for all time. The stories of these heroes are forever timeless. #DDay76
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@ConcernedVets
Concerned Veterans for America
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Coming soon! Grassroots Engagement Director Jessica Villarreal shares her My VA Story as a veteran, former VA caseworker, and caregiver.
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@ConcernedVets
Concerned Veterans for America
5 months
Instead of keeping our troops in isolated, vulnerable positions without achievable objectives, Congress must reassert its Article I powers to decide when, where, and why our troops are put in harms’ way. @SenRandPaul is asking the right questions here.
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@ConcernedVets
Concerned Veterans for America
5 years
Veterans have sacrificed for our nation, they deserve health care options that work for them. Tell Washington: #VAMISSIONAct
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@ConcernedVets
Concerned Veterans for America
3 years
Ending our nation's endless wars goes beyond our differences and disagreements. We can't let those differences stop us from doing what's right - and we're proud to join with @VoteVets , @ACLU , and many others to #EndEndlessWars !
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@ConcernedVets
Concerned Veterans for America
9 years
Today we remember & honor vets past and present. We asked some current vets what #VeteransDay means to them…
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Concerned Veterans for America
5 years
Fighting the war in Afghanistan is no longer necessary for our safety. Experience the stories of five veterans and hear why they believe it’s time to end the nearly two-decades-old war.
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@ConcernedVets
Concerned Veterans for America
8 years
Let us never forget the men & women of the greatest generation who fought against tyranny on our behalf #PearlHarbor
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Concerned Veterans for America
8 years
We honor Navy SEAL Charlie Keating for his bravery & commitment to his country after he was killed overseas #RIPHero
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@ConcernedVets
Concerned Veterans for America
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Veterans are being shortchanged by the VA on a daily basis, being discouraged from using community care, and struggling to have their health care needs met, while the VA processes health care claims for unauthorized migrants and pushes them to community providers with no issue.…
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@ConcernedVets
Concerned Veterans for America
5 years
We're putting aside our differences with @votevets to call for a more restrained foreign policy. Read Nate Anderson and @jonsoltz 's op-ed urging Congress to reclaim its constitutional role in authorizing military action
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Concerned Veterans for America
8 years
Today we honor a symbol of the courage and devotion of the American Patriot. #PurpleHeartDay
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Concerned Veterans for America
5 years
"The forever wars have gone on for a generation now, enabled by politicians who have been too afraid to vote on war and peace." - @RepMaxRose on the critical need for Congress to reclaim its power to declare war.
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@ConcernedVets
Concerned Veterans for America
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As we approach the 10-year anniversary of the scandal that rocked the Phoenix VA and led to the deaths of veterans on secret waiting lists, whistleblower @BColemanVAWB joins @CarlHigbie to discuss the VA's bureaucratic nightmare that continues to fail veterans.
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@ConcernedVets
Concerned Veterans for America
9 years
This Memorial Day weekend, remember the brave men and women who lost their lives protecting our country.
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@ConcernedVets
Concerned Veterans for America
3 years
Thank you @RepAndyBiggsAZ , for voting YES on repealing the outdated 2002 AUMF. Restoring constitutional war powers is an important step, and a key way on how we can #EndEndlessWars .
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Concerned Veterans for America
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CVA On Plan To Build Port In Gaza: Risks American Lives, Escalating Conflict
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@ConcernedVets
Concerned Veterans for America
5 years
We're standing with @votevets in hopes that our unlikely partnership will inspire lawmakers to keep us out of conflicts that are not in our national interest. Read more from @NateJAnderson and @jonsoltz :
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@ConcernedVets
Concerned Veterans for America
4 years
The shocking contents of the Afghanistan Papers are terrible, but are consistent with what the proponents of endless wars have been saying for years. Let’s bring about a real change and put an end to endless wars.
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@ConcernedVets
Concerned Veterans for America
4 years
"When you’re a child, and you’re presented with a starry blue folded flag at your parent’s funeral, you expect that the people in charge have a plan..Then a decade goes by, and you’re still waiting for the world to feel a little safer..."
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@ConcernedVets
Concerned Veterans for America
3 years
"One: For 20 years, politicians, elites and D.C. military leaders lied to us about Afghanistan. Two: What happened last week was inevitable, and anyone saying differently is still lying to you."
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@ConcernedVets
Concerned Veterans for America
5 years
We can agree with @votevets on this major issue, & together we're urging Congress to revoke the 2001 authorization of military force and end #ForeverWars . Read via @jestei in @nytimes : #AUMF
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@ConcernedVets
Concerned Veterans for America
5 years
Veterans who fought for this country are ready to bring nearly 18 years of war to a close. So are a majority of Americans. The critics are wrong. It’s time to leave Afghanistan. Read more from @dandcaldwell :
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@ConcernedVets
Concerned Veterans for America
9 years
Today we honor those whose bravery and sacrifice altered the course of history on June 6, 1944. #DDay http://t.co/J4jupveZJ0
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@ConcernedVets
Concerned Veterans for America
3 years
. @SenSanders is spot on - it's time to rebalance the role of Congress in our wars abroad.
@SenSanders
Bernie Sanders
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I believe that we have become far too comfortable with the United States engaging in military interventions all over the world, and the time is long overdue for Congress to reassert its constitutional role in matters of war and peace.
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Concerned Veterans for America
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4 yrs ago today, to the minute, the world lost a true hero - whose sacrifice will never be forgotten @KarenVaughn_GSM http://t.co/KfnpnkfW0L
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@ConcernedVets
Concerned Veterans for America
2 years
"Let 2022 be the year we all say “enough is enough” with the VA’s dysfunction and instead use the full force of government to demand better. Veterans deserve nothing less." - CVA's @RussDuerstine and Senator @MarshaBlackburn
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@ConcernedVets
Concerned Veterans for America
7 years
Join CVA as we urge Congress to pass broader, more permanent choice reforms. SIGN HERE-->
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Concerned Veterans for America
7 years
Couldn't make it to TX for our #defendandreform town hall w/ @SenTedCruz ? Tune in at 7pm ET TONIGHT & watch it LIVE!
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Concerned Veterans for America
4 years
Brave Americans have been serving in Afghanistan for more than 18 years with no end in sight, despite the objectives being achieved long ago. Tell Washington it's long past time to bring them home!
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Concerned Veterans for America
4 years
"The [Afghanistan Papers] confirm what most Afghanistan veterans already know — that a disinterested American public has been deceived for years about the war."
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@ConcernedVets
Concerned Veterans for America
8 years
15 years ago the fate of our country changed forever. May we never forget the significance of this day. #NeverForget
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Concerned Veterans for America
8 years
Today, we honor Martin Luther King Jr. and all the brave Americans who have fought for our freedom. #MLKDay
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Concerned Veterans for America
5 years
CVA's Dan Caldwell & @VoteVets ' @jonsoltz in @TaskandPurpose : "we both served our countries in uniform… and we both believe that one important way to alleviate the strain at the VA is to pursue a more restrained foreign policy."
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Concerned Veterans for America
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Tomorrow on @foxandfriends , Senior Advisor Darin Selnick joins host @PeteHegseth at 7:20AM ET to discuss the breaking story about the VA processing claims for unauthorized migrants to receive community care while blocking veterans from accessing the care they have earned.
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Concerned Veterans for America
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. @AllenWest takes the stage at our #DefendFreedom stop to honor America's #veterans and the need to take a stand. http://t.co/B9YdowyObQ
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Concerned Veterans for America
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TONIGHT! The Senate will vote on VA Accountability & Whistleblower Protection Act of '17. Show your support here -->
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@ConcernedVets
Concerned Veterans for America
7 years
Tonight, we are LIVE in Austin, TX with @SenTedCruz at 7pm ET discussing VA healthcare & choice! #defendandreform
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