    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2008, Book II)]
    [November 11, 2008]
    [Page 1354]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Remarks on Arrival in New York City
    November 11, 2008

    Veterans Day

        As you can see, I have the honor of traveling with men and women who have volunteered to serve our Nation in a time of
    war. Behind me are five outstanding Americans representing each branch
    of the military service. I am with them today because we are celebrating
    Veterans Day.
        Veterans have inspired troops such as these; veterans have inspired
    me. I was raised by a veteran. I appreciate
    the commitment to our country that the veterans have made. I am
    committed to making sure that today's veterans get all the health care
    and support they need from the Federal Government for agreeing to serve
    in a time of danger.
        Our Nation is blessed because our liberties have been defended by
    brave men and women in the past. And we are blessed to have brave men
    and women defend our liberties today.
        God bless our veterans. Thank you.

    Note: The President spoke at 10:16 a.m. at John F. Kennedy International
    Airport. In his remarks, he referred to CPO Shenequa Cox, USN, Navy
    Information Operations Command Hawaii; PO1 Christopher O. Hutto, USCG,
    Sector Jacksonville Aids to Navigation Team; S. Sgt. Michael Noyce
    Merino, USA, B Company, 1-163d Cavalry Regiment, Montana National Guard;
    SrA. Alicia Goetschel, USAF, 100th Security Forces Squadron; and Sgt.
    John Badon, USMC, Basic School for Martial Arts Center of Excellence.