Friday, November 16, 2007

President thanks veterans for service

President Bush thanked America’s veterans during his weekly radio address Saturday from his ranch near Crawford, Texas.

“America owes a debt of gratitude to all those who have served in our armed forces,” the nation’s commander in chief said. “On Veterans Day, we remember those who have served in previous wars, those who are serving today and those who did not live to become veterans.”

Bush added the United States is responsible for taking care of those who have served their country.

He reminded Americans to thank veterans across the nation who, while from diverse backgrounds, are united by their mission to keep America free.

“On this Veterans Day, I urge every American to take time to thank one of our nation’s 24 million veterans. They come from different generations and different backgrounds, but they are united by a commitment to honor, duty and love of country that has kept America free. They continue to strengthen and inspire our nation, and we will never forget what we owe them.”