Obama's Speech on Veterans
Hi, everybody. This weekend, as we search for ways to bridge our differences,we look to the principles that are more enduring than politics.
And some of the best examples are found in the men and women we saluted yesterday, and every day — our troops and veterans.
It is the example of young Americans — our 9/11 Generationwho, as first responders ran into smoldering towers, ran to a recruiting center and signed up to serve.
It is the example of a military that meets every mission, one united team, all looking out for one another, all getting each other's backs.
It is the example of the single most diverse institution in our country soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines, and coastguardsmen who represent every corner of our country, every shade of humanity, immigrant and native-born, Christian, Muslim, Jew, and nonbeliever alike, all forged into common service.
It is the example of veterans — patriots — who, when they take off their fatigues,