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.

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

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 soldier above all others prays for peace, for it is the soldier who must suffer and bear the deepest wounds and scars of war.

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

Live as brave men; and if fortune is adverse, front its blows with brave hearts.

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

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.

Soldiers, when committed to a task, can't compromise. It's unrelenting devotion to the standards of duty and courage, absolute loyalty to others, not letting the task go until it's been done.

Courage in danger is half the battle.

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

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.

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

Spending time with America's soldiers is always inspiring.

America's Veterans have served their country with the belief that democracy and freedom are ideals to be upheld around the world.

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

It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God that such men lived.

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.

When the will defies fear, when duty throws the gauntlet down to fate, when honor scorns to compromise with death - that is heroism.