As a former veteran, I understand the needs of veterans, and have been clear - we will work together, stand together with the Administration, but we will also question their policies when they shortchange veterans and military retirees.

Because all of us believe and understand in the fabric of the common bond of why we call ourselves American is to care for the men and women who wear the uniform; and when they take off the uniform, we care for them when they are veterans.

While only one day of the year is dedicated solely to honoring our veterans, Americans must never forget the sacrifices that many of our fellow countrymen have made to defend our country and protect our freedoms.

I am not a hero but the brave men who died deserved this honor.

Spending time with America's soldiers is always inspiring.

The veterans of our military services have put their lives on the line to protect the freedoms that we enjoy. They have dedicated their lives to their country and deserve to be recognized for their commitment.

The reward of one duty is the power to fulfill another.

The precondition to freedom is security.

The thing is this: You got to have fun while you're fightin' for freedom, 'cause you don't always win.

The sanctity of our battlefields, monuments, and veterans institutions is of utmost importance to preserve military history and pay respect to those who fought.

Regard your soldiers as your children, and they will follow you into the deepest valleys; look on them as your own beloved sons, and they will stand by you even unto death.

There is a certain enthusiasm in liberty, that makes human nature rise above itself, in acts of bravery and heroism.

The U.S. Military is us. There is no truer representation of a country than the people that it sends into the field to fight for it. The people who wear our uniform and carry our rifles into combat are our kids, and our job is to support them, because they're protecting us.

On this Veterans Day, let us remember the service of our veterans, and let us renew our national promise to fulfill our sacred obligations to our veterans and their families who have sacrificed so much so that we can live free.

A few honest men are better than numbers.

Brave men are all vertebrates; they have their softness on the surface and their toughness in the middle.

When soldiers have been baptized in the fire of a battle-field, they have all one rank in my eyes.

In war the heroes always outnumber the soldiers ten to one.

Gentlemen, when the enemy is committed to a mistake we must not interrupt him too soon.

I offer neither pay, nor quarters, nor food; I offer only hunger, thirst, forced marches, battles and death. Let him who loves his country with his heart, and not merely with his lips, follow me.