[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.