GOP Leader: "One generation of Americans after another has answered the call of duty without fail. These brave men and women call themselves veterans. We call them heroes."
Contact: Michael Steel, Antonia Ferrier, Kevin Smith, 202-225-4000; Office of the House Republican Leader
WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 /Standard Newswire/ -- House Republican Leader John Boehner (R-OH) issued the following statement honoring our nation's servicemembers and veterans:
"This is a particularly somber Veterans Day, as tragedy has focused our attention on the tremendous sacrifices the members of our Armed Forces have made to protect this nation. We honor the memories of the fallen and keep faith with their loved ones, whose quiet courage sets an example for all of us.
"One generation of Americans after another has answered the call of duty without fail. These brave men and women call themselves veterans. We call them heroes. Today, we renew our commitment to repaying the debt we owe them knowing we can never fully do so except to cherish the blessings of freedom they have preserved for us and stand with the soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines who carry on in their stead."