Obama lays wreath to honor veterans
Reuters
2013-11-11
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President Barack Obama lays a wreath at the Arlington National Cemetery, honoring veterans.
Following the ceremony, the president spoke about challenges the most recent generation of U.S. veterans have faced.
"This generation, the 9/11 generation, has met every mission we have asked of them, and today we can say because of their heroic service, the core of al Qaeda is on a path to defeat. Our nation is more secure, and our homeland is safer."
The president also spoke about the need to improve benefits for veterans, including health care.
President Barack Obama lays a wreath at the Arlington National Cemetery, honoring veterans.
Following the ceremony, the president spoke about challenges the most recent generation of U.S. veterans have faced.
"This generation, the 9/11 generation, has met every mission we have asked of them, and today we can say because of their heroic service, the core of al Qaeda is on a path to defeat. Our nation is more secure, and our homeland is safer."
The president also spoke about the need to improve benefits for veterans, including health care.
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