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| November 27th, 2015 |
This Veterans Day I was again reminded of just how connected we are as a community by our love of this country and the principles it was founded on. Thanks to what some would describe as our traditional American upbringing, we share a language, history, and culture, a notion of right and wrong, and a little common sense too.
I said in a speech on the town green yesterday – “Our freedom is the most important and defining characteristic that makes us Americans – and without it, we are without self or purpose – or a future.” I am proud to have said that as it speaks to why I do what I do, and why it’s so important.
There is surely ruthless and physical evil in the world (such as terrorism) that needs to be combated. I am so thankful to live in America where our way of life and our safety is willfully guaranteed by the sacrifice of the men and women of our armed forces.
