10/17/2013
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"I hereby delegate to you the reporting functions conferred upon the President by section 1235(c) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012."
"We are proud of you. Your country is proud of you."
"I promise to do everything I can to make sure that you guys get the care and the benefits that you deserve."
"You ride because you can, and you ride for those who can't."