WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Pat Roberts (R-Kan.), the most senior Marine in the Congress, today released the following video in advance of Veterans Day, tomorrow November 11, 2015. Roberts discusses his inspiration to join the Marine Corps and gives thanks to all veterans.

“To all our retired veterans: well done,” Roberts said. “Thank you so much. Thank you for your commitment, your service, and thank you for what you do for our country.”

To watch the video, click here. To download the video, click here.

In addition to Roberts’ video, the Senate Republican Conference released a video featuring Republican senators who served in the armed forces thanking veterans across the country. To view that video, click here.

Roberts, whose father was also a Marine, joined the Marine Corps as an officer in 1958, where he achieved the rank of Captain.

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