 We will never forget that Americans and Koreans bravely fought and died together for a free Korean. To the Korean and American veterans of that war, we are eternally grateful for your service and for your sacrifice. More than six decades after our partnership was forged in the fires of war, the alliance between the United States and South Korea is a cornerstone of peace and security in a very, very dangerous part of the world. The link between our countries cemented in battle is now also tied together by culture, commerce, and common values. Our goal is peace, stability, and prosperity for the region. And we will always defend our allies.