including bernie bluestein, jon chrisman, and seymour who happens to be from brooklyn.ur presence. there is no higher responsibility and no greater moral obligation that we have as public servants and to be there at all times for the brave men and women who have been there for us in uniform. we salute the ingenuity of their spirits, creative brilliance, the bravery they display in risking their lives to confuse and deceive the nazis on the battlefield. president eisenhower once reflected when talking about world war ii, every war is going to astonish you in the way it occurred and in the way it is carried out. heroes and patriots we thank and honor at the members of the ghost army for their unique service to our nation. as well as for their commitment to saving lives, defendant democracy in standing up for freedom in the face of tyranny. the ingenuity and valor of the ghost army has astonished a grateful nation. congratulations on this a well-deserved honor. may god bless all of you and may god continue to bless the united states of america. [applause] >> ladies and gen