It would be one thing if that quote came from the army, patting themselves on the back about how they’re making everything alright now. But it’s not from them, it’s from someone who was upset about the injustice done to her family.
Sure, you can criticize her words and not believe that it actually brings peace to the wrongfully accused, but it seems that it has brought peace to her. Is that not enough on its own?
If that’s not enough for you, what about the actual material benefits that are now available to their descendants?
The decision, reached weeks ago by Army Secretary Christine Wormuth, restores each of the soldiers’ individual rights, privileges and properties lost — their descendants may now be eligible for benefits.