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McCaul Statement on Army Decision to Award Purple Hearts to Victims of Ft. Hood Terrorist Attack

February 6, 2015

McCaul Statement on Army Decision to Award Purple Hearts to Victims of Ft. Hood Terrorist Attack

AUSTIN, TX –Today following the announcement that the U.S. Army will award Purple Hearts to the victims of the 2009 terrorist attack on Ft. Hood, Congressman Michael McCaul released the following statement:

McCaul: "After years of unnecessary delays and political gamesmanship, I am glad that the United States Army has decided to award Purple Hearts to the heroes who lost their lives or were injured in the terrorist attack on Ft. Hood in 2009. I want to thank my fellow members of Congress for working together to ensure that these brave men and women received the recognition they earned. More importantly, I want to thank the victims, their families, and all of our armed services for serving their country with honor. Although nothing can ever repay them for their sacrifices, I hope that honoring them with Purple Hearts will offer a sense of recognition and appreciation on behalf of a grateful nation."

In 2012, McCaul held a hearing entitled "Lessons From Fort Hood: Improving our Ability to Connect the Dots" when he chaired the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Investigations Subcommittee.

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