The soldiers I met last week have no illusions about the sacrifices necessary to achieve their mission. On July 4. I had the great privilege to be present as 588 troops reenlisted in the military and another 161 were naturalized as U.S. citizens. Tragically. two of those who were scheduled to be naturalized as U.S. citizens were killed very shortly before the ceremony. Those men and women taking the oaths of enlistment and citizenship in the center of Saddams al Faw Palace. they understand the many hardships made in our name. They have completed tour after tour away from their families. risking everything. everything for the security of this country.
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