RNC Women

Last week, millions of Americans exercised their right to self-government by casting their vote at their local ballot box. 

We have that right because of the men and women we celebrate today – America’s veterans. 

Our rights to free speech, to freedom of religion, and to vote for the leaders that best represent our values are guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution – but they were defended by the men and women who served in our nation’s armed forces.  We too often forget that the freedom of the press is not defended by the media, or freedom of speech guaranteed by the politicians.  We enjoy our freedoms because brave men and women stepped forward throughout our history to defend our nation and protect our liberties. 

On this Veterans Day, we should all set politics aside and remember the veterans who came before – and those who continue to step forward today to defend us in Afghanistan, Iraq and around the world.  We can never repay those who served, but we can – and must -  honor their sacrifice and their service to their country. 

So to those of you who have served, and those who defend us today, we offer our humble thanks and prayers.  We remain the greatest nation on earth because you stepped forward to answer your nation’s call. 

Thank you, and God bless America.