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History has taught us over and over again that freedom is not free. When push comes to shove, the ultimate protectors of freedom and liberty are the brave men and women in our armed forces. Throughout our history, they've answered the call in bravery and sacrifice.

Freedom is a right ultimately defended by the sacrifice of America's servicemen and women.

When you think about those of us that live the life that we want to live, we can thank absolutely and completely our men and women in uniform. Because if it were not for them, we wouldn't enjoy the freedoms that we have.

With freedom comes responsibility, and I can think of no responsibility greater than putting on a U.S military uniform and standing in the gap between an enemy threat and civilian life.

Freedom is the sure possession of those alone who have the courage to defend it.

Freedom is not a gift nor does it simply exist for us to have, but rather it is a sacred duty, and its blessed yield of hope is born from none other than the blood of the innocent.

Today, our brave military men and women, just as those who have gone before them, stand on alert, securing freedom at home and guarding the innocent abroad.

Our men and women in uniform are owed the right to protect themselves and others while in service of our country.

Freedom is fragile and must be protected. To sacrifice it, even as a temporary measure, is to betray it.

Freedom goes hand-in-hand with mutual respect.