Raleigh, NC – On Veterans Day, North Carolina Republican Party Chairman Claude Pope issued the following statement:

“On behalf of the North Carolina Republican Party, I thank America’s brave men and women who have risked their lives to defend our freedom and liberty.”

“No amount of gratitude could ever be adequate for the tremendous sacrifices our veterans have made to make America the shining city on the hill.”

“Regardless of our political leanings, we will always be united in our commitment to support the nearly 800,000 veterans from North Carolina who have served our state and nation with great honor and distinction.”