The Braley Record: Standing up for our returning heroes
WATERLOO, IA -- Braley for Congress launched its third television ad of the 2012 campaign today, focused on Braley's record fighting for Iowa's veterans.
The 30 second spot, titled "Repay", will air on eastern Iowa broadcast and cable television outlets. The ad focuses on Braley's work in Congress on behalf of Iowa's returning veterans, from passing a tax credit for businesses that hire veterans to securing overdue combat pay for members of the Iowa National Guard who served in Iraq.
"My dad was barely eighteen years old when he landed on Iwo Jima during World War II. He taught me what it means to serve," Braley said. "The best way to thank a veteran for their service is to help them get a job when they come home, and that's what I've focused my work in Congress on. 'Support our troops' means standing behind them not just when they're fighting for us abroad, but after they've come home."
The ad focuses on two key Braley accomplishments for Iowa's veterans: (1) passing a tax credit last year for small businesses that hire unemployed veterans and, (2) after a two-year struggle with the Department of Defense, securing overdue combat pay for Iowa National Guard troops who fought in Iraq.
View the ad here: http://youtu.be/KQo-blL6P2E
A transcript of the ad follows:
BRALEY: He landed on Iwo Jima the same day that the flag was raised. My dad was eighteen, and it's just remarkable that somebody who is barely out of high school could be put in a situation like that.
ANNOUNCER: Bruce Braley passed tax credits for businesses that hire our returning heroes and took on the Pentagon to get combat pay for those who served.
BRALEY: The best way to thank a veterans is by giving them a job to help people achieve their dreams. I'm Bruce Braley and I approve this message.
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