As International Conflict Worsens, Biden Celebrates Veterans Day

By Politico

“With the U.S. facing increasing involvement in two wars, President Joe Biden addressed current and former service members at Veterans Day ceremonies Saturday at Arlington National Cemetery.”

“Our veterans are the steel spine of this nation, and their families, like so many of you, are the courageous heart,” Biden said.”

Biden’s speech highlighted the PACT Act, which was signed into law last year. The legislation aimed to expand healthcare access for veterans exposed to toxic chemicals and their families.

Biden’s son, Beau Biden, died of brain cancer after serving in Iraq, where he was exposed to burn pits.

“On this day, I can still see my son, Attorney General of Delaware, standing ramrod straight as I pinned his bars on him the day he joined the Army and National Guard in Delaware. I can still feel the overwhelming pride of Major Beau Biden receiving the Bronze Star, the Legion of Merit and the Delaware Conspicuous Service Cross,” he said. “We miss him.”

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