Former State Senator, U.S. Army Veteran Howard Lee Pens Op-Ed Highlighting Josh Stein’s Record Of Standing Up For Veterans
“Josh has stood up for veterans every chance he’s had, and he’ll continue to support us as Governor.”
Following this week’s launch of “Veterans for Stein,” Former State Senator Howard Lee penned an op-ed in Spectacular Magazine highlighting why he, as a U.S. Army veteran, is supporting Josh Stein for North Carolina’s next Governor.
In his op-ed, Senator Lee emphasizes Stein’s support of veterans as Attorney General, writing that he is “proud to support Attorney General Josh Stein, a candidate with a proven track record of championing veterans,” noting his leadership in supporting the PACT Act and fighting for veterans to be able to access their GI benefits. Lee also highlights Stein’s plans to ensure veterans have access to “affordable housing, job opportunities, and health care—both physical and mental.”
Read excerpts from the op-ed below:
Spectacular Magazine: NC Needs A Leader Who Supports Veterans, Students, And Teachers
- I’m proud to have served my country, and I’m proud to support Attorney General Josh Stein, a candidate with a proven track record of championing veterans.
- When a corporation preyed on North Carolina servicemembers with false financial promises, Josh took them to court and won back millions of dollars. While the PACT Act languished in Congress, delaying benefits from veterans who had been exposed to toxic chemicals through their service, Josh fought for its passage. When the United States Supreme Court was deliberating on veterans’ educational benefits, Josh advocated for our service members – because he understands the transformative power of education.
- Josh has stood up for veterans every chance he’s had, and he’ll continue to support us as Governor. He has pledged to fight for affordable housing, job opportunities, and health care—both physical and mental—for veterans. He will also make sure veterans can keep accessing the education and training that they need.
- As an educator, veteran, and North Carolinian, I urge my fellow citizens to take the time to reflect on their firsts, their journeys, and their families. I’m supporting Josh Stein because I want North Carolina to be the home of more groundbreaking firsts for our veterans, students, and teachers.