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“Courage is contagious. When a brave man takes a stand, the spines of others are often stiffened.”

“We can't equate spending on veterans with spending on defense. Our strength is not just in the size of our defense budget, but in the size of our hearts, in the size of our gratitude for their sacrifice. And that's not just measured in words or gestures.”

“Lord, bid war's trumpet cease; Fold the whole earth in peace.”

“From the world wars of Europe to the jungles of the Far East, from the deserts of the Middle East to the African continent, and even here in our own hemisphere, our veterans have made the world a better place and America the great country we are today.”

“It is the soldier, not the poet, who has given us freedom of speech.”

“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.”

“The most persistent sound which reverberates through man's history is the beating of war drums.”

“Don't interfere with anything in the Constitution. That must be maintained, for it is the only safeguard of our liberties.”

“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.”

“Without heroes, we are all plain people and don't know how far we can go.”

“The willingness of America's veterans to sacrifice for our country has earned them our lasting gratitude.”

“I believe that the role of limited government should be looking after the needs of veterans, the elderly, children and those institutions that improve the quality of life for struggling families - I don't believe that government should bend to serve the needs of subsidized multi-national corporations and entitled billionaires.”

“Valor is stability, not of legs and arms, but of courage and the soul.”

“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.”

“The object of war is not to die for your country but to make the other bastard die for his.”

“Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same.”

“My heroes are those who risk their lives every day to protect our world and make it a better place - police, firefighters and members of our armed forces.”

“In the beginning of a change the patriot is a scarce man, and brave, and hated and scorned. When his cause succeeds, the timid join him, for then it costs nothing to be a patriot.”

“The battle, sir, is not to the strong alone; it is to the vigilant, the active, the brave.”

“Honor to the soldier and sailor everywhere, who bravely bears his country's cause. Honor, also, to the citizen who cares for his brother in the field and serves, as he best can, the same cause.”

“Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the assessment that something else is more important than fear.”

“Well, look at what people are doing for returned veterans now. The wounded warriors. They're working hard to make the wounded veterans feel that they are loved and welcomed home, unlike Vietnam. It was not a very kind, gentle world then. I think we are kinder and gentler.”

“We often take for granted the very things that most deserve our gratitude.”

“Twenty-five million veterans are living among us today. These men and women selflessly set aside their civilian lives to put on the uniform and serve us.”

“Never give in. Never give in. Never, never, never, never -- in nothing, great or small, large or petty -- never give in, except to convictions of honor and good sense.”

“I dream of giving birth to a child who will ask: "Mother, what was war?"”

“When our perils are past, shall our gratitude sleep?”

“Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction.”

“It is easy to take liberty for granted, when you have never had it taken from you.”

“But the freedom that they fought for, and the country grand they wrought for, Is their monument to-day, and for aye.”

“Courage is almost a contradiction in terms. It means a strong desire to live taking the form of readiness to die.”

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

“The willingness with which our young people are likely to serve in any war, no matter how justified, shall be directly proportional to how they perceive the Veterans of earlier wars were treated and appreciated by their nation.”

“Our veterans accepted the responsibility to defend America and uphold our values when duty called.”

“Thank you for the sacrifices you and your families are making. Our Vietnam Veterans have taught us that no matter what are positions may be on policy, as Americans and patriots, we must support all of our soldiers with our thoughts and our prayers.”

“Memorial Day isn't just about honoring veterans, its honoring those who lost their lives. Veterans had the fortune of coming home. For us, that's a reminder of when we come home we still have a responsibility to serve. It's a continuation of service that honors our country and those who fell defending it.”

“Honoring the sacrifices many have made for our country in the name of freedom and democracy is the very foundation of Veterans Day.”

“Better than honor and glory, and History's iron pen, Was the thought of duty done and the love of his fellow-men.”

“But fame is theirs - and future days On pillar'd brass shall tell their praise; Shall tell - when cold neglect is dead - "These for their country fought and bled."”