08/13/2003
https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu...
"We owe you more than just thanks; we owe you the support of the Federal Government."
"My budget for this year provides more than $80 billion for veterans."
"the enemy is doing in the global war on terror, so that the public can clearly understand what we're fighting, how we're fighting, why we're fighting, and most importantly, why we are winning."
"As veterans, all of you stepped forward when America needed you most."