Bush Honors Veterans, Vows to Boost Programs to Support Them

By Donna Miles: American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, Nov. 11, 2005 – Veterans who sacrificed and risked their lives for their country deserve the respect and gratitude of their nation, not just on Veterans Day, but every day, President Bush said today at Tobyhanna Army Depot, Pa.

Bush traveled to the Pocono Mountain post today to express appreciation firsthand to servicemembers, veterans and family members and to promise continued support for the nation's veterans.

"All of America's veterans have placed the nation's security before their own lives," Bush said. And while their sacrifices can't ever be fully repaid, there's plenty the United States can do, he said.

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