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MILWAUKEE, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks at the at the 92nd Annual American Legion National Convention this morning in Milwaukee. President Obama and Congress, under Democratic leadership, have taken historic action in support of our troops and veterans (http://www.speaker.gov/pdf/ VRC82010.pdf). Below are the Speaker's remarks:
"As Speaker of the House, I bring greetings to the American Legion on behalf of all Members of Congress. Thank you, Commander [Clarence] Hill, for your leadership in establishing priorities and ensuring accomplishments for our nation's veterans and military families.See the full content of this document
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Pelosi Remarks at American Legion National Convention
"And after your election tomorrow, we all look forward to working with your incoming National Commander, Jimmie Foster.
"As a Californian, I'd like to acknowledge the American Legion's Department of California, and its Commander, Mark Foxworthy. As a proud daughter of Baltimore, I would also like to salute the Department of Maryland, and its Commander, Michael Mooney."The work of the American Legion is summed up in your commitment to 'mutual helpfulness.' That means: advocating for those who wear our nation's uniform - when they serve, and when they come home; protecting the American people; promoting the patriotism that has made our nation great; and developing the next generation of leaders."Thank you, Legionnaires!"I know that...See the full content of this document
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