"I've had the great honor and privilege to witness great courage and sacrifice for America's sake, " he said.

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Thanks to the courage and the resilience and the sacrifice of the Irish people, the Irish ship of state now faces in the right direction.

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Let us remember their courage, their sacrifice and their dedication to the ideals of the United Nations Charter.

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The soldier's courage and sacrifice is full of glory, expressing devotion to country, to cause and to comrades in arms.

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But perhaps, at some point in the day, we can pause for a moment to reflect upon what valor and courage and sacrifice really mean.

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We did this for two simple reasons: because we were both awed by the courage and sacrifice of our men and women in uniform who risk their lives every day to protect our values and keep us safe.

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