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But it's been a great, humbling - and I've been very honored to have the opportunity to serve and to lead and to be the representative of our soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines who are in Washington. And it's been the greatest honor of my life.

I am very proud of my service, and by law, I am defined as a combat veteran.

Personally, it was a big honor for me meeting so many families of the fallen soldiers and hearing their stories.

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

I was honored to have served in the Army for my country. I was at Anzio during WWII, and it makes you realize how very precious life is.

It may sound terrible, but I often say that the military saved me from a conventional life in the United States and I've never really thanked them for it, because I haven't exactly been pro-military in my work.

I have incredibly positive associations with the military.

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 extend my deepest gratitude to our Armed Forces and first responders serving both at home and abroad in the war against terrorism.

We need to honor our troops who served and show our support by giving our men and women who served the best health care, the best educational opportunities, and the best job training available. They deserve nothing less.