me acknowledge the wonders of first lady and dr. biden by their joint forces initiative. i want to thank them both for their genuine care and care for service members, veterans andl families. veterans couldn't ask for stronger advocates than the president, first lady, vice-president and lady. i want to present to you the commandener chief of the united states of america, barack obama. [applause] >> thank you. thank you so much. please, everybody, be seated. good morning, everyone. thank you, secretary, for a lifetime of service to our nation, for being such a