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Hello. 

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I am Alejandro Mayorkas. 

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I am proud to work alongside you

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as the Secretary 

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of our Department of Homeland Security. 

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Veterans Day is a day of reflection

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and a time set aside 

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across our entire country

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and wherever around the world 

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our military personnel are stationed,

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to express our profound gratitude

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for the noble service, 

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the exceptional courage, 

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and the extraordinary sacrifice of those

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who have worn our nation's uniform.

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Members of our military reflect 

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the very best of our country 

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and its commitment 

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to democracy, 

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freedom, safety, and security.

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Our military personnel embody

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American leadership, 

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and we are proud that more than 56,000

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veterans carry 

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on their devotion to country 

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as members of our department. 

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Just as they did in the armed 

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forces, these remarkable individuals

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work each day 

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to safeguard our homeland, 

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our values, and our communities.

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On this day 

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and throughout the year, 

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I express for all of us 

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our enduring debt of gratitude 

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for everything 

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our veterans have done 

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and continue 

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to do on behalf of the American people.

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It is an honor 

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and a privilege to serve alongside you.

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Thank you.