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proud tradition of service to this country that predates our birth as a nation. Freedom, it can be argued, Was won at Yorktown, and we have relied on the service of veterans both at home and abroad ever since. So this Veterans Day I ask you to take a moment to pause and reflect on the extraordinary service of these remarkable citizens. With one in six residents in the district being a veteran, it should not be too difficult to find one to thank.
For those who have served, we thank you for protecting our freedoms, and for those who are currently serving all over the world, including Iraq and Afghanistan, we appreciate your service and dedication to defending and protecting our nation. Keep up the good work, we are proud of you.
We owe a tremendous amount to our veterans and it is our responsibility as a thankful nation to ensure that our
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