Bill Clinton: “Thank you. General Foley, Chaplain O'Keefe---- [At this point, a car alarm sounded.] That's a new form of honors there.…”

“Thank you. General Foley, Chaplain O'Keefe---- [At this point, a car alarm sounded.] That's a new form of honors there. [Laughter] Secretary Brown, Deputy Secretary White, General Ralston, the members of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Let me say a special word of thanks to Mr. Jack Metzler for all the work he has done on this magnificent cemetery and for the work that he and others have done to get the amphitheater ready again this year for a reopening. It is an extraordinarily beautiful place of honor for those who have served in our Armed Forces. To all the members of the Armed Forces who are here, to the distinguished leaders of our veterans organizations, to all of you who are veterans and your families, my fellow Americans: We come together this morning, as we do every year, to honor those who gave their lives so that future generations of Americans might live in freedom. All across our wonderful country, in crowded cities and country towns, America bows its head today in thanks to our fallen heroes. With flags at half-mast, with flowers on a grave, with colorful parades, with quiet prayers, we take this time to remember their achievements and renew our commitment to their ideals. Here on this peaceful hillside, the silent rows of headstones tell tales of service and sacrifice that are so much the story of our Nation.…”