I have great respect and understanding for military commitment due to my own family's involvement with the armed forces.

You know, 1% of us is in the armed forces, protecting the other 99, and they're all volunteers.

I have many friends and family members who have served (or are currently serving) in our nation's Armed Forces. I have such a profound respect for what they do day in and day out.

Every member of the U.S. Armed Forces knows what they signed up for, and they know what their job is, and they are proud of their job.

I am the commander in chief of the United States armed forces, and Iraq is gonna have to ultimately provide for its own security.

Our men and women in our armed forces are the real heroes in this conflict.