We owe the same obligations to this generation of service men and women as was afforded that previous one.

We have a sacred trust with those who serve and protect our nation.

I have no higher privilege and no greater honor than serving as your Commander in Chief.

For all of those who serve our country in uniform, thank you so much and God bless you.

Michelle and I, along with the people of Washington, will miss her outstanding leadership and thank her for her years of service.

I know that you've been looking forward to returning home to Sylvia and your beautiful Monterey, so I thank you for taking on yet another assignment for our country.

It’s a testament to the men and women in uniform, who, when they're given a mission, they execute and do an outstanding job.

I am grateful for his service to the state of Kansas and look forward to adding his considerable wisdom and experience to the Tenth Circuit Court.

This week, we honor their extraordinary service and sacrifice.

They routinely put their lives on the line to defend ours.

I am inspired every day by our men and women in uniform and their families.

I have no greater honor and no greater responsibility than serving as your Commander in Chief.

In the end, it's the willingness to put others above yourselves that sets this team and all the service academies apart.

I am confident they will serve on the federal bench with distinction.

Everything you instilled in them -- the virtues of service and decency and duty -- were on display that December day.

Through faith, but not through faith alone, we can unite people to serve the common good.

I am honored that these talented individuals have decided to join my administration and serve our country, and I look forward to working with them in the months and years ahead.

You volunteered for service during this time of danger.