Washington, DC – Nevada Senator Harry Reid was presented with the Nevada American Legion Award to recognize his leadership and tireless efforts to ensure that veterans receive the care they need and deserve.

“I am honored to receive this award from the Nevada American Legion,” said Reid. “For years, I have made it my mission to fight for the benefits our veterans, servicemen and women, and their families deserve. I am glad that Senate Democrats were able to provide the Veterans Administration with the largest budget in its history. I will continue to leverage my position as Majority Leader to ensure our veterans receive the retirement and health care benefits they were promised when they enlisted. It’s the right thing to do and anything less is an injustice.”

For 30 years, Vietnam has been a lens through which all American foreign policy is viewed. Our stunning victory in the first Gulf War, many said, exorcised the demons of Vietnam. America an dour collation allies won decisively and ejected Saddam Hussein from Kuwait. But it was only a partial victory - we are still fighting to ensure veterans receive the benefits and treatment they earned.