Quotes About Duty

As a combat veteran, I know the cost of war.

I am very proud of my service, and by law, I am defined as a combat veteran.

As a 22-year Army Veteran who served in Operations Desert Storm and Iraqi Freedom, and as a Civilian Advisor to the Afghan Army in Operation Enduring Freedom, I understand both the gravity of giving the order, and the challenge of carrying it out.

When active duty ends, we have an obligation to uphold our own pledge: a pledge to ensure that every veteran receives the care and benefits they deserve.

As a former Airman First Class in the United States Air Force, like many veterans in America, my military experience played an important part in instilling in me a sense of character and discipline that has served me throughout my life.

Our veterans accepted the responsibility to defend America and uphold our values when duty called.

The best of our nation is exemplified by our nation's veterans who embody what it means to put service above self. Who have sacrificed their own personal interests out of a greater love for our people and our country.

The selflessness and service of the veterans I have met and served with are the living embodiment of what America and American values mean to me.

We all want to do everything we can to help our veterans; it is a part of our American values and sense of patriotism.

Veterans and their families make immeasurable sacrifices to serve our nation.

Caring for our veterans is the duty of a grateful nation. Unfortunately, the Bush administration and congressional Republicans have not lived up to this duty.

Everybody says 'Thank you for your service' and I'll tell you what, veterans really appreciate that.

I'm trying to raise awareness for veterans.

When you run for president of the United States, everybody does the same thing in the campaign-they talk about veterans, how much they admire them, how grateful they are.

On Veterans Day, I can't help think of my uncles who volunteered for the service after fleeing a brutal regime in the Dominican Republic. They hadn't been in America long, but they were already so grateful for its opportunities that they were eager to serve.

Whether defending our nation as a Black Hawk pilot abroad or serving our veterans and those in need at home, my life has been enriched by the opportunities I've had to serve my country and fellow citizens, both in and out of uniform.

I'm extremely grateful to all the first responders, veterans and their families for all their sacrifices.

America's disabled veterans answered our country's call, and when their time in uniform is done, our country must stand with them.

Our veterans have already given everything they have to support and defend our nation - some of them sacrificing life and limb.

I'd do anything to help veterans.

I am grateful for the sacrifices our veterans have made to defend our freedom and prosperity.

Military veterans and the sacrifices they have made for our country carry a status we all should appreciate and honor.

Veterans have stood up for us.

If somebody in a family is in service, the whole family is in service. I didn't know that. I didn't know our veterans were being deployed seven, eight, nine, 10 times. It's inhumane.