Oliver L. North: American Veterans, 0; Illegal Migrants, Millions

Scorecards matter. The victory of the Chiefs over Eagles in Super Bowl 38-35 gave Kansas City the title of NFL champions. You could also see today’s headlines “Raptors 5+, Chinese Communist balloons 0.”

In 1990, the invasion of Kuwait by Saddam Hussein’s dictatorship was completed and nearly 700,000. Nearly 700,000. Americans were sent to Saudi Arabia, the Persian Gulf and other countries. Lt. Gen. Ed Bronars of the USMC (Ret), and myself were both Vietnam War veterans and decided to establish Freedom Alliance, an organization for veterans. This charity aims to provide better treatment than our Vietnam veterans who served in Operations Desert Shield, Desert Storm.

Saddam Hussein was defeated by overwhelming numbers and he withdrew his remaining army from Kuwait on February 28, 1991. Millions cheered on our troops at victory parades held in Washington, D.C. (June 8), and New York City (June 10, 1991). Unfortunately, the exuberance of the American people in those celebrations — the largest since World War II — has not been matched by U.S. government agencies responsible for veterans’ care.

Although more than 2,000,000 Americans have served in danger’s way since Desert Storm ended, there have not been any national victory parades for those who fought in bloody conflicts in Afghanistan, Somalia, Iraq and other dangerous locations. Instead, they — and we — have been subjected to demoralizing events like the “Obama bugout” From Iraq in December 2011, and the humiliating, disastrous Biden withdrawal in Afghanistan in August 2021.

Now, after the invasion of our southern border, the care of our veterans has been replaced by the incredible cost of caring for the illegal. “migrants.” Patrick Reilly, New York Post’s January 31st article, describes how low we have fallen

“A once-trendy Manhattan hotel has become a wild ‘free-for-all’ of sex, drugs and violence after the city began housing migrants there, an employee claimed Tuesday.”

“Over 43,000 migrants have arrived in New York City since the spring, with some 26,000 housed in the city’s hotels, according to Mayor Eric Adams’ office.”

Texas Governor Greg Abbott decided “sanctuary cities” NYC should share the burden of housing illegal immigrants and their care. “migrants.” As soon as illegals began arriving, Mayor Adams began to squeal about how the federal government could help.

He has provided for all their basic needs, including food and clothing, and even medical care. Who is paying the bill? American taxpayers. How do these migrants show their gratitude? Turning the host hotels into third world slums, and exploiting the employees.

According to NYC Department of Homeless Services data there are about 45,000 homeless people in Big Apple. National statistics suggest that about 16% are likely to be former U.S. Military personnel. This amounts to approximately 7,200 homeless veterans. Anyone who is not a reasonable person should be concerned about the White House’s current high suicide rate and poor VA care should be able to question the priorities of Democrat politicians.

It is also worth noting the declining military recruitment and retention due to the elimination of vaccine mandates. “woke” We have all seen the worst of injustice: indoctrination and poor housing for families, aging Department of Defense schools, reduced medical care for dependents, and poor family housing. Worse yet, military readiness is reduced in an ever more dangerous world due to personnel shortages.

I don’t see any language in the U.S. Constitution authorizing our federal government not to grant deference to anyone illegally entering our country, including current or former soldiers and sailors, airmen Guardsmen and Marines. Our armed forces are there to protect the American people. We deserve better for those who have volunteered.

The 118th Congress’ Republican majority is bound to honorably change the scorecard and prioritize the needs of veterans and the armed forces over illegal entrants.

Oliver L. North, a combat-decorated U.S Marine, is the No.1 best-selling author and founder of Fidelis Media LLC and Fidelis Publishing LLC. Visit www.olivernorth.com to learn more. His most recent book, “The Giant Awakes,” is available discounted at www.faithfultext.com.

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