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On the recordNovember 10, 1978
But if we forget why those who are buried here died, then will their sacrifice have lost its meaning.
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Jimmy Carter
Democratic · Georgia

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Veterans Day Remarks at Ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery

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I therefore recommend that the Senate give early and favorable consideration to the Protocol of Amendment, and advice and consent to its ratification.

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Jul 15, 1984

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