 Today, we come together to recognize all of our distinguished veterans whose service has allowed our nation to live in freedom, as well as their families who carry on their daily lives while enduring the burden of having their loved ones elsewhere in the world. We also take the time to honor the memory of those dedicated servicemen and women who never returned home, having made the ultimate sacrifice to preserve our way of life. As citizens of the United States, we owe an inexpressible debt to our veterans, and today we ask with humility and eternal gratitude that their spirit never be overlooked or underestimated. Thank you.