Biden Marks First Veterans Day in Two Decades Without a War Underway
WASHINGTON — President Biden paid homage on Thursday to veterans, calling them the “solid steel spine” of the United States and the “soul of America” as he marked the first Veterans Day in two decades without troops engaged in an active war overseas.
For Mr. Biden, who ended the 20-year conflict in Afghanistan this summer, the moment was clearly a personal one as he expressed his gratitude to the thousands of service members and their families who were affected by the fighting in that country.
In short but somber remarks at Arlington National Cemetery, Mr. Biden thanked them for their service and pledged to ensure that those who returned from battle would receive what he called “the world-class benefits that they’ve earned.” He promised to keep pushing to expand services for veterans.
“Being president of the United States, you are afforded many opportunities to try to express your love, commitment and admiration for the American people,” Mr. Biden said. “And I must say to you that the single greatest honor I’ve been afforded as president is to stand before so many of you.”
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