 I want to express my appreciation to the officers and men of the 82nd Airborne for this opportunity to see a group of Americans who do in peacetime what other men do in war, and that is live hazardlessly in defense of their country. This division with its long and illustrious history of combat leadership in World War I and World War II is performing a most vital function. The United States of America has obligations and alliances which stretch around the world. Here at Fort Bragg there is this division. There are the wings of our airstrike. It is all of this that makes it possible for freedom to maintain its position. So I hope that those of you who serve here during these days will recognize that every day that you are on duty and in a position of preparedness you are maintaining freedom all around the globe and as an American I am proud of it.