We can never serve our veterans in quite the same way that they served us.

Since the launch of Joining Forces, the unemployment rate for our 9/11 generation of veterans has been reduced from more than 12 percent to lower than the national average today.

More than 90 percent of apprentices find employment after completing their programs.

Nobody should be priced out of a higher education, so we are striving to make college more affordable.

Apprenticeship programs play an increasingly important role in helping people succeed in the workforce.

All told, the Federal government has hired approximately 516,000 veterans since FY09.

I urge the Congress to fully fund not only the international security needs outlined in this request, but also the domestic security programs included in the FY 2017 Budget.

We have made remarkable progress in meeting that goal.

The comeback was remarkable—and you learn about people when they're down.

Empowering students of all ages, backgrounds, and beliefs to challenge themselves to reach higher, education can lift up a generation.

I believe that it is important for all of us regardless of party and regardless of political preferences to now come together, work together to deal with the many challenges that we face.

When antibiotics are used inappropriately, including when they are not needed, the likelihood of antibiotic resistance is greatly increased.