 I'm here in the National Mall to commemorate Veterans Day, and around me are the Great War Memorials which define our history and our legacy, from the Great White Fleet of 1907 to those operating forward today. But these war memorials also remind us of the great people and the armed forces who have served throughout our history, from World War I, World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. It reminds us of the ordinary people who performed extraordinary acts of strength and of sacrifice, some committing the ultimate sacrifice. So as we honor our veterans around the world and throughout history, Happy Veterans Day.