Washington, DC -- Following his appointment to the U.S. House Committee on Veterans Affairs, Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ) released the following statement:

“As a combat veteran who served our country for thirteen years, I am extremely proud to join the U.S. House Committee on Veterans Affairs. Our nation’s veterans are heroes who have sacrificed tremendously, and their concerns should be a top priority for Congress.

“Like all Americans, I am indebted to these brave men and women who answered the call of duty and risked everything to defend our families, freedoms, and the American way of life. 

“I look forward to working with Chairman Mike Bost to champion the interests of America’s veterans.”