Patriotism

Each of you who wears our nation's uniform makes an invaluable contribution to the safety, security, and well-being of the United States and of the entire world.

We honor your patriotism, your service, and your sacrifice.

I call upon all Americans, not only to display the flag of the United States at their homes on Armed Forces Day, but also to learn about our system of defense.

I am pleased to join with all Americans in saluting the men and women of the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, and the Coast Guard.

I call upon all Americans to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities, including public recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States.

We must remember not only those who died for their service to their country but for how they were loved.

They loved their country and they swore an oath including a willingness to give their lives for their country.

No citizen of this great Nation should ever have to apologize for that.

I urge all Americans to observe this month with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

This is a great day for the American spirit.

All Americans are in your debt for it.

They honored our country by becoming five legendary defenders of our freedoms in return.

Together we can make this country stronger and have even more to be thankful for next Thanksgiving.

You are this country.

I had an opportunity to see people who were serving this country and people who are living here and working hard, making our jobs possible.

I thank you for lending your dignity to this occasion and for your service to this country.

You symbolize the very thing that America has always been about and that we must today get back to if we're going to revitalize this great Nation.

Your work has helped give this wonderful country a chance for what we take for granted in the United States.