| Nothing makes me prouder than the brave men and women who serve, and have served, to protect our national security and advance the cause of freedom. They are fighting valiantly in Iraq, Afghanistan, and throughout the world, and our freedom and peace at home depend on the dedication and sacrifice of the men and women of our armed forces. Now isn’t the time to lose our will in our fight against the terrorists. I firmly believe in maintaining a strong national defense and I remain committed to winning the war on terrorism, sustaining current military readiness, transforming the way the nation defends itself, and enhancing American intelligence capabilities. Our military is the strongest in the world, and I support our renewed commitment to giving our troops the resources they need. And for those troops who have concluded their service, I am committed to ensuring that we provide for the health and security of our veterans, especially those with service-related disabilities, those in desperate financial need, and those who require the Department of Veterans Affairs’ specialized services. |
