Geoff Dyer Quotes

I also believe our country made a promise to veterans and their families. Veterans have kept their end of the bargain, and now, the VA is looking to pull out the rug.

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.

They serve so that we don't have to. They offer to give up their lives so that we can be free. It is, remarkably, their gift to us. And all they ask for in return is that we never send them into harm's way unless it is absolutely necessary. Will they ever trust us again?

We really owe it to the military for what they do day in and day out that we never even hear about.

As Americans, we should all convey our thanks to the brave men and women who have selflessly and courageously served our nation.

I have a whole, whole lot of respect for the men and women that serve our country.

I look forward to doing my part to keep our solemn vow to veterans who have served our country with pride and distinction. They are all heroes in my eyes, and they deserve no less.

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

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

Who am I that I have to sing under an umbrella? These people are my fans, and if they can stand in the rain to hear me sing, I can stand in the rain.

A lot of things I am, and a lot of things I am not. But I think I'm about as good an American as there is. I love this country. It's been very, very good to me. And it will be good to anybody if they are willing to give of themselves.

I was raised with those principals and values and ethics that came out of the men and women that served. But this generation doesn't quite know; they haven't been tested.

I've been so fortunate in my life that my family has never been jealous of my success. They have shown true love and commitment to me by being supportive. They shared in it.

I'm proud, I've been working with this kind of self-sacrificing people like you.

The people have given me their support; they have given me their trust and confidence. My colleagues have suffered a lot in order to give me support. I do not look upon my life as a sacrifice at all.

During 65 years, I have walked the path of duty and discipline... And today, looking back at that long path of service, my soldier's heart stirs and murmurs from deep within: Thank you. Thank you, my homeland.

I owe baseball. Baseball don't owe me a damn thing.

Nobody's more mindful of the sacrifices of our troops than those of us that command them.

The valor and courage of our young women and men in the armed services are a shining example to all of the world, and we owe them and their families our deepest respect.

I think you hear a lot of people say 'I support the troops' and all of that, but I really feel deeply that I do.

As governor, when I visited our troops in Kuwait and Iraq, I served them Thanksgiving dinner. It was a small gesture compared to their sacrifice.

I owe everything to the army.

Members of Congress should do a little penance after such a virtuous vote for the soldiers of the regular army.

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

The beauty of love, as far as I'm concerned, is it makes you better. It makes you stronger. It gives you direction. It gives you understanding of what life is and what we've been given.