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Every member of the U.S. Armed Forces knows what they signed up for, and they know what their job is, and they are proud of their job.

The valor and courage of our young women and men in the armed services are a shining example to all of the world, and we owe them and their families our deepest respect.

Let us also reflect on the honorable service of our men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces currently serving our country overseas in Iraq and Afghanistan, and around the world.

We reserve our deepest respect and admiration for those who volunteer for service and give their lives to help keep our nation secure.

The brave men and women who have served - and those who continue to serve - our armed forces have selflessly sacrificed for our nation, and we owe it to them to provide the best services and protections available when they're overseas and after they return home.

I have great respect and understanding for military commitment due to my own family's involvement with the armed forces.

For those who have made the ultimate sacrifice, we are grateful that such men and women were among us. For those who continue to serve, we honor their commitment. For those who return to civilian life, we honor their service.

I can't expect loyalty from the army if I do not give it.

I'll tell you what I do have: I have a good feel for ordinary people, for politics, and those are my strengths. I understand, I hope instinctively, where many of our Armed Forces come from.

In this ever-changing world, it's more important than ever that our top-notch military continues to receive the resources needed to serve and protect our country.