WASHINGTON, June 22 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan issued the following press release:

Last week, U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH), a member of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee, joined the 38th Annual Northeast POW/MIA Network Vigil and freedom ride in Meredith. The vigil honored the more than 81,000 Americans - including 316 Granite Staters - who are listed as Prisoners of War (POW), Missing in Action (MIA), or otherwise unaccounted for from our country's past wars and conflicts.

"Sadly, too often during our country's history, the courage and valor of POW/MIA servicemembers has not been fully appreciated," said Senator Hassan. "With this vigil, we declare with one clear voice that no POW/MIA servicemember will be forgotten. Our country will...