07/04/2016
https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu...
"The tide of war is receding."
"Our troops are coming home."
"We believe that's where America's security interests are going to be particularly acute in the 21st century as well."
"In his remarks he noted with the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq winding down, this holiday season will be one of homecomings. He also urged Americans to hire returning vets."