Elizabeth Esty Quotes

Veterans Day is an acknowledgment that those willing to make the ultimate sacrifice for our country - and their families - deserve our admiration and respect today and every day.

This country owes them all a debt of gratitude. The down payment on that debt is making sure that we live up to Lincoln's charge: to care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan.

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.

Ceremonies are important. But our gratitude has to be more than visits to the troops, and once-a-year Memorial Day ceremonies. We honor the dead best by treating the living well.

President Obama has made it his mission that we welcome our troops home with care and concern and the respect they deserve. That is how an exceptional nation says thank you to its most exceptional men and women.

You vote yes, you’re for our vets. You vote no, you’re against our vets.

I have real strong feelings about our troops and support them.

Armed Forces Day on May 21, and the Memorial Day weekend that follows, is a time to honor, remember and recognize those who serve and have served our country, as well as those who have died in service. As we reflect, let's not forget the many sacrifices made at home as well in support of our men and women in uniform.

No matter where people stand on the policies that led to the conflicts, Americans recognize the depth of sacrifice and patriotism of our men and women in uniform. Everyone agrees these heroes deserve every advantage we can give them.

Everybody says 'Thank you for your service' and I'll tell you what, veterans really appreciate that.

I grew up playing sports. But I always celebrate Veterans Day.

You always respect the vets.

I want you to say 'Never Forget' because when you say 'Never Forget' you're thanking that veteran in a different way. You're allowing them to be thankful for the idea for the fact that as an American you're in it with them. We're in it together and we don't forget together.

I am humbled by the prospect of serving those who have borne the battle, those American men and women who have sacrificed so much.

Every part of society should honour the debt we owe those who've served our country.

Norman Hooten's dedication and commitment to serving his fellow veterans is what VA is all about.

Our brave men and women are fighting around the world and they deserve relief.

I have many friends and family members who have served (or are currently serving) in our nation's Armed Forces. I have such a profound respect for what they do day in and day out.

Everybody respects the Vietnam Veterans of America.

You'd have to go a long way to find someone who was more proud and grateful for what our veterans have done for all of us.

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.

This year's Veterans Day celebration is especially significant as our country remains committed to fighting the War on Terror and as brave men and women are heroically defending our homeland.

The men and women of today's VA are dedicated to caring for today's veterans and stand ready to provide for our servicemembers who now defend our freedoms and our way of life.

I'm extremely grateful to all the first responders, veterans and their families for all their sacrifices.

We owe our World War II veterans - and all our veterans - a debt we can never fully repay.