America’s warriors have answered the call for over 230 years; the challenge for this generation of veterans — as some continue the fight and others enter the political fray — is to harness our shared lessons to ensure that America’s best days remain ahead. This will require toughness against long odds and the nerve to make hard decisions. If this is not done by those to whom uncommon courage is a common virtue, then by whom will it be done?

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