On this day, we salute the service of all veterans while we keep in our thoughts and prayers the fallen, the missing and those who currently are serving in our military.

Who are these veterans? They are your grocer, your banker, your plumber, your child’s school teacher, your barber, your insurance agent and your neighborhood restaurant owner.

These veterans have given us freedom, security and the greatest nation on earth. Every day, we should give thanks to live in a country where citizens from every generation willingly raise their hands to protect our country and our freedom. And while not all veterans see war, all who served in the military have expressed a willingness to fight if called to.

Today and every day, we need to address the needs of our veterans. And we as a nation must a

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