Biden Thanks Vets for Service, Says Nation Has Obligation to Honor, Support Them
By U.S. Department of Defense
November 11, 2024
President Biden today thanked veterans for their service and said the nation has an obligation to honor and support them.
“We owe you everything,” Biden said in a speech at Arlington National Cemetery. “You have sacrificed so much for our country, and we can never fully repay you.”
Biden said that veterans have served with honor and distinction, and that they have made a difference in the world.
“You have fought for our freedom, you have defended our values, and you have made our country a better place,” he said.
Biden also said that the nation has an obligation to honor and support veterans, and that he is committed to doing everything he can to meet that obligation.
“We must ensure that veterans have access to the benefits they have earned, and we must provide them with the support they need to succeed in civilian life,” he said.
Biden also said that he is working to address the mental health needs of veterans, and that he is committed to ending veteran homelessness.
“We can never fully repay veterans for their service, but we can do our best to honor and support them,” he said.
Biden’s speech was part of a series of events to mark Veterans Day. Earlier in the day, he visited Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and met with wounded warriors.
Additional Information
- Veterans Day is a federal holiday in the United States that is observed on November 11. It was originally called Armistice Day and marked the anniversary of the end of World War I. In 1954, Congress changed the name to Veterans Day to honor all veterans who have served in the U.S. military.
- There are more than 19 million veterans living in the United States.
- The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides a wide range of benefits and services to veterans, including healthcare, disability compensation, and education assistance.
- The VA also operates a network of national cemeteries where veterans can be buried.
Biden Thanks Vets for Service, Says Nation Has Obligation to Honor, Support Them
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