And it's important to recognize the role, but particularly those who give what Abraham Lincoln called the last full measure of devotion. It is inextricably linked to the vitality of a Republican form of government. We would not be celebrating 250 years as a country if it weren't for people who've been willing and indeed did lay down their lives in service to this country. So what you're doing here is recognizing that ultimate sacrifice in a very profound way. You're also recognizing a fact of life that it's not just the military member who's serving, the spouse is serving too. (08:56–09:08)
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Asserts that the longevity of the United States is due to the sacrifices of those who served in the military.
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