And that is why we gather at these solemn remembrances and reminders of war -- to recommit ourselves to the hard work of peace.

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Harry Truman -- President Truman once described the end of a war as "a solemn but glorious honor -- excuse me -- "a solemn but glorious hour.

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Today, we pay solemn tribute to service members who bore war's tragic costs as prisoners of war and those missing in action.

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President GEORGE W. BUSH: Here in Washington, members of both parties recognize that our most solemn responsibility is to support our troops in the war on terror.

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Today is also a solemn reminder that when an American does not come home from war, it is our military families and veterans who bear that sacrifice for a lifetime.

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