And, despite all of that, I want to make clear that I am still extremely thankful this holiday season.
First, I am thankful to be alive. Wars are not lost by those who trek through the rice patties and jungles, or who climb over mountains and through deserts. Those are the men and women who saved my life.
Wars are lost by the piss-poor decisions made by the occupant of the White House. And, in this case, the blame falls squarely on the shoulders of Joe Biden. He will need to live with the lives he cost and the veterans he disrespected.
But that doesn’t change my opinion about my time in service. It was worth it to serve alongside my brothers and sisters in arms, and it was worth it to be part of our nation’s proud tradition of military service.
So, second, I am thankful to my fellow veterans. They made it worth it. They served with honor and with humility. They set an example that inspired me every day that I was in Walter Reed and has inspired me every day since.
And third, I am also thankful to patriots like you. You recognize the disaster that Joe Biden is inflicting upon our nation and are determined to do something about it!
So, please, will you help me respond to Joe Biden and make it clear to him beyond a shadow of a doubt that he is responsible for this disaster and that the American people will not tolerate it anymore!