We celebrated 250 years this year and rightfully so. An incredible milestone to be a part of, to be in uniform for. But I always say, and it's an important reminder, You are not in the 1776 business. We're defending the spirit of 1776 and the Declaration of Independence. You men and women are in the 1775 business because there were men and women on those bridges in Lexington and Concord who stood up with a rifle and said, … (03:37–03:45)
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Asserts that military personnel are tasked with defending the principles of the Declaration of Independence.
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