02/17/1988
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"Tell the President we're proud to be here, and we ain't scared of nothing."
"Keeping America free has cost us dearly over the centuries."
"They make a commitment to the military—make it freely, because the birthright we share as Americans is worth defending."
"The men and women in our armed services are our final protection against those who wish us ill."