02/27/2003
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"I encourage you to work with your local veterans group to help support our troops in the field and their families here at home."
"On this Veterans Day, we give thanks for the 24 million Americans who strengthen our Nation with their example of service and sacrifice."
"The American people are grateful to the veterans and all who have fought for our freedom."
"I look forward to listening to ideas from the new leaders of Congress on the best way to support our troops on the frontlines and win the war on terror."