Veterans Day Quotes

“The more than 50,000 veterans in North Dakota and the more than 16 million veterans across our great country deserve our deepest gratitude and support on Veterans Day - and every day - for their courageous service in defending our freedoms and protecting our nation and its citizens at home and abroad.”

“Spending time with America's soldiers is always inspiring.”

“This year's Veterans Day celebration is especially significant as our country remains committed to fighting the War on Terror and as brave men and women are heroically defending our homeland.”

“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.”

“The precondition to freedom is security.”

“The veterans of our military services have put their lives on the line to protect the freedoms that we enjoy. They have dedicated their lives to their country and deserve to be recognized for their commitment.”

“Live as brave men; and if fortune is adverse, front its blows with brave hearts.”

“Because all of us believe and understand in the fabric of the common bond of why we call ourselves American is to care for the men and women who wear the uniform; and when they take off the uniform, we care for them when they are veterans.”

“Gentlemen, when the enemy is committed to a mistake we must not interrupt him too soon.”

“Courage in danger is half the battle.”

“I hope that on Veterans Day people think about those who protect us from the evils out there.”

“America's trying to do the best for its veterans.”

“Regard your soldiers as your children, and they will follow you into the deepest valleys; look on them as your own beloved sons, and they will stand by you even unto death.”

“Although we can never fully repay our veterans, on Veterans Day we thank our veterans for their selflessness and commit to do what we can to improve the quality of life for our veterans and military families in communities across America.”

“On Veterans Day, the country honors those in uniform and the sacrifices they have made across the globe. But as a military spouse who reports on the issues facing military families, I've learned that one of the biggest challenges is when a service member transitions out of the armed forces and into the civilian workforce.”

“America's Veterans have served their country with the belief that democracy and freedom are ideals to be upheld around the world.”

“As a former veteran, I understand the needs of veterans, and have been clear - we will work together, stand together with the Administration, but we will also question their policies when they shortchange veterans and military retirees.”

“When the will defies fear, when duty throws the gauntlet down to fate, when honor scorns to compromise with death - that is heroism.”

“World War I was the deadliest conflict the world had ever known. Veterans Day originated from the American people recognizing that a heavy debt of gratitude was due to the veterans of that brutal conflict.”

“On Veterans Day and every day, we owe a debt of gratitude to our veterans and their families, but our commitment goes much further than that.”