During a campaign event on Tuesday, Tim Walz responded with class and dignity to J.D. Vance's critiques of his service record.
Walz, the Governor of Minnesota, was a bit of an unexpected pick for Kamala Harris's running mate and the GOP didn't seem sure on how to respond. So they went back to a familiar tactic of denigrating the service record of a Democratic lawmaker.
The Democrat could have responded with slams of his own, having spent 24 years in the Army National Guard. But rather than stooping to the level of Donald Trump, J.D. Vance and their handlers, Walz has taken the high road.
Walz addressed the Republican remarks on Tuesday during a campaign event in Los Angeles, California. The Minnesota Democrats said during the event:
"Then, in 2005, I felt the call of duty again. This time it being service to my country in the halls of Congress. My students inspired me to run for that office. And I was proud to make it to Washington. I was on the Veterans Affairs Committee, and a champion of our men and women in uniform."
Walz followed up those remarks by saying, "I'm gonna say it again as clearly as I can, I am damn proud of my service to this country."
The Vice Presidential candidate closed, "I firmly believe you should never denigrate another person's service record. Anyone brave enough to put on that uniform for our great country, including my opponent, I just have a few simple words. Thank you for your service and sacrifice