Presidential Remarks at American Legion National Convention
President Obama praised veterans for their service and sacrifices, particularly thanking the “9/11 generation” for “an unrelenting decade of… read more
President Obama praised veterans for their service and sacrifices, particularly thanking the “9/11 generation” for “an unrelenting decade of operations.” He talked about his plan to help veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan find employment, pledging to honor his responsibility to veterans by spending more on assistance, working more efficiently to process disability claims, and addressing higher numbers of brain injuries and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) cases. close
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