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President Bush Visits Intrepid Sea, Air _
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For Immediate Release Office of the Press Secretary November 11, 2008

President Bush Visits Intrepid Sea, Air _ John F. Kennedy International
Airport New York, New York

˙ /news/releases/2008/11/20081111.wm.v.html ˙˙Presidential Remarks
˙˙Audio

˙˙˙˙˙ In Focus: Veterans

10:16 A.M. EST

THE PRESIDENT: As you can see, I have the honor of traveling with men and
women who have volunteered to serve our nation in a time of war. Behind me
are five outstanding Americans representing each branch of the military
service. I am with them today because we are celebrating Veterans Day.

Veterans have inspired troops such as these. Veterans have inspired me. I
was raised by a veteran. I appreciate the commitment to our country that
the veterans have made. I am committed to making sure that today's veterans
get all the health care and support they need from the federal government
for agreeing to serve in a time of danger.

Our nation is blessed because our liberties have been defended by brave men
and women in the past. And we are blessed to have brave men and women
defend our liberties today.

God bless our veterans. Thank you. (Applause.)

END 10:17 A.M. EST

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