Congressman vows to exhaust efforts to save veterans war memorial

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Brian Bilbray (CA-50) today issued the following statement regarding the United States Supreme Court’s decision not to hear San Diego’s Mount Soledad War Memorial case: 

“The lawsuit against the Mount Soledad War Memorial is an insult to our veterans and their service. I am disappointed that the Supreme Court has decided not to hear our case considering the number of religious symbols that exist on government properties throughout the country; most notably the ones displayed in the House of Representatives.  I intend to work with my colleagues to promote religious tolerance and find a way to defend this beloved Memorial that has served as a symbol of sacrifice for San Diego’s veterans for nearly 100 years.”