Democratic Presidential Candidates Mark Veteran's Day
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Most of the Democratic candidates marked Veterans Day today by issuing statements celebrating the sacrifices made by America's veterans. They used the occasion to draw attention to their own support for veterans. Some also used the day to call for an to the war in Iraq. Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama 
, John Edwards, Bill Richardson, and Dennis Kucinich each released statements marking Veterans day on their campaign websites. Statements had not been posted by the Dodd and Gravel campaign at the time this article was written.
"We pause today to honor all of the brave men and women who have honored us by wearing the nation's uniform," remarked Senator Hillary Clinton in a statement issued on her campaign website. She noted that while the nation's debt to veterans can never be repaid in full the country should do everything in its power to make sure that America's veterans receive the benefits they deserve.
"As we mark Veterans Day, all of America must speak with one voice to the America's veterans: we honor your service, we are in awe of your sacrifice, and we will do everything that it takes to be there for you just as you have been there for us," Senator Barack Obama was quoted as saying in a campaign press release. He too emphasized that the best way to honor America's veterans was to provide them with the support and respect they are due.
Former senator John Edwards issued a statement honoring the sacrifices made by the country's veterans in the name of preserving freedom and liberty. He also vowed to work to solve the nation's problems so that these sacrifices will not have been in vain. "In their name, let the world know that the fight for a greater America begins today. For universal health care, ending poverty, honoring our veterans, reclaiming our democracy, and ending the war in Iraq," Edwards said in comments first made in Iowa and then published on his campaign website.
Democratic Presidential Candidates Mark Veteran's Day
"We pause today to honor all of the brave men and women who have honored us by wearing the nation's uniform," remarked Senator Hillary Clinton in a statement issued on her campaign website. She noted that while the nation's debt to veterans can never be repaid in full the country should do everything in its power to make sure that America's veterans receive the benefits they deserve.
"As we mark Veterans Day, all of America must speak with one voice to the America's veterans: we honor your service, we are in awe of your sacrifice, and we will do everything that it takes to be there for you just as you have been there for us," Senator Barack Obama was quoted as saying in a campaign press release. He too emphasized that the best way to honor America's veterans was to provide them with the support and respect they are due.
Former senator John Edwards issued a statement honoring the sacrifices made by the country's veterans in the name of preserving freedom and liberty. He also vowed to work to solve the nation's problems so that these sacrifices will not have been in vain. "In their name, let the world know that the fight for a greater America begins today. For universal health care, ending poverty, honoring our veterans, reclaiming our democracy, and ending the war in Iraq," Edwards said in comments first made in Iowa and then published on his campaign website.