america. vfw of the united states. given us a million dollars for the education center at the vietnam veterans memorial. the vietnam veterans of america are here. we will get it done eventually. we also have the fourth infantry division. searchlights. the caisson veterans are here today, lining up. it is a beautiful photograph. what i will do after the ceremony -- i will get these guys to stand in place for you who would like to take a photograph. it is a nice sort of thing to take home. the 199 flight infantry brigade is here. i was with them when wounded many many years ago. military veterans motorcycle club is here. we want to thank them and harley-davidson for these are the guys who flyoff from arizona to be with uds once a yer. they are moving forward. the 27th infantry wolfhounds are moving into position as we speak. the ninth infantry division is here. whenever miss an opportunity like this to have a great read. these have been placed at the memorial. please, stand for the playing of 'taps.' ♪ ♪ ["taps" playing]

this wonderful state we love, this state that is a microcosm of america.were to shrink america, you would end up with ohio. [applause] and in ohio, what do we want. [unintelligible] let me make a suggestion. [laughter] we want health care for our people. [applause] we want jobs for our working families. we want equality -- a quality education for our children. we want affordable college for our young people. in ohio, we are grateful to the president and vice-president and senator sherrod brown and our democratic friends in the house of representatives. save the american auto industry. savings thousands of jobs in ohio. we are grateful for resources the came to us so that we could hold down the cost of college tuition. we are grateful for resources we got so that we could educate our kids in quality schools. this is what has happened in ohio during this difficult recession. we have invested in education and we have competed and won $400 million in race to the top funds. we have competed for and won $400 million to establish passenger rail service, leaking c

when neighbors be furious about that may they remind you that after nine hundred forty united states of america never agreed with the soviet union on estonia latvia and lithuania on the occupation obvious to any lothian lithuania by the soviet troops. by the soviet union and incorporation of these three baltic states into the soviet union but when come regression of her comrades. were visiting tallinn riga of vilnius so the state department or the white house would recall they are they can recall the ambassadors so the real let's take a look at the history of the russian japanese dispute over the coral islands and a report by spotlights even a dimly that. the soviet union was encouraged by the allies in one thousand nine hundred forty five to take over the cool on lands which had done belonged to japan the u.s.s.r. was a truly poor missed the territories exchange for entering the war against japan after japan's capitulation in the second world war the fuku islands became part of the u.s.s.r. which was recognized by the international community japan could never reconcile with the fact and the te

for example russia is selling its military helicopters to the united states of america to be used in afghanistan we are responding positively to what americans are asking for in africa we are redeploying our work helicopters from some regions of africa to in other regions of africa to to support the international peacekeeping operations we are working hard on the providing military transit and civilian transit to afghanistan through the russian territory we are fighting together against drug trafficking in of ghana still so we have doing a lot and i think it will help democrats and those responsible republicans who are still present in the senate and in the house of representatives to to to move forward in the reset but anyway some people are pretty pessimistic your opposite number in the russians they do my contention because the chart it's pretty pretty pessimistic about the start treaty well actually the situation what you have this situation there's an active of the ratification while the situation in the duma is different from the situation in the federation council we in the up

america. thank you for your service. may god bless you and may god bless the united states of america.nk yo [applause] >> tomorrow, a look at the future of health care at an event hosted by the alliance for health reform. participants will include norm ornstein. live coverage begins at 12:15 p.m. eastern at c-span and c- span.org. >> georgia bush on his memoirs, as the president discuss the critical decisions of his administration and personal life. live from miami dade college on c-span2. >> as the country marks veterans day, learn more brought the holiday and the men and women who served in the military with the c-span video library. oral histories, authors on the nation's wars, and veterans day commemorations through the years. all searchable, all free on your computer any time. >> with president obama traveling in asia, vice- president joe biden presided over the annual veterans day ceremony at arlington national cemetery. veterans affairs secretary eric shinseki in the commander of the u.s. army and military district of washington also participated. this is about one hour. [gunsho

and they say in my book that i think it is 1774 in the united states of america, john dickinson was polite. a supine people were not defend their freedom but there is one way it is vastly different than it was in 1774. unlike those in 1774 we have the greatest constitution never written which they wrote for us. we of the declaration of independence which they wrote for us which enshrines the natural moral law as the credo of the united states in america and there are no foreign parliament trying to tell us what to do. we have a system of representative government where we can control the government and decide their destiny by going out and voting and changing the people who are governing as today. thank you very much. i would like to take any questions you have. [applause] >> thanks. i was the first one. you talked about some of the challenges that the country faces and i thought it was telling that yesterday the "washington post" had a profile of congressman paul ryan and a profile we are talking about how he faces conflict within the republican party because some of the political people

[applause] you do not apologize to the enemies of the united states of america. [applause] now, should you be confused, let me help. a country, people or region the harbors, shelters, supports, encourages or cheers attacks upon our country are enemies of the united states of america and you do not apologize to them. [applause] closely related to this and perhaps the least ambiguous of the president's complex responsibilities is his duty as commander in chief. in this regard there is a very simple rule, and noun to some residents, regaress of party. -- unknown to some presidents, regardless of party. if, and it is the biggest if a president can face, for it will follow him and cost lives, and death, and it is and if that requires -- if, and it is an if the requires deep thought, a lifetime of education, the knowledge of the general, the wisdom of a statesman, and the heart of an infantryman, if, after careful collaboration, -- deliberation, intense stress of soul and the deepest prayer, if then you go to war, then having gone to war, by god, you go to war to win. [

of that would be in vain in this case and i hope another that legislate hosts of the united states of america. would demonstrate a responsible approach on top of that the. start treaty. is of interest both to the russian federation not to a lesser degree it's of interest to the united states of america. not to a lesser degree it's of interest to all other countries. i will not hide it from you just forty minutes ago when i talked about it with the president obama of them he told me that he intends to the grisly work on it with the congress. and i hope that this work will. be crowned with success if we fail to move this question forward for no reason that the world will not become safer in the end but at the end of the day i'm sure that the common sense will prevail and the relevant decisions will be adopted who will act. symmetrically to what will occur in the united states of america and from day one i have been told telling president obama that the russian parliament. will act in accordance. with the decisions which will have been adopted by the us congress because this is our common intere

america placing a wreath. the f.w. of the united states. of foreign wars have given us $1 million for the education gentle. -- education center. vietnam veterans of america is here. we will get it done, eventually, and we also have the fourth infantry division, searchlights, case on veterans are actually here today, lining up. it is quite a beautiful photograph. actually, when i will do after the ceremony is get these guys to stand in place for you who would like to take a photograph. it is a nice thing to take home. the 199 flight infantry is here. i was with them and wounded many years ago. the military veterans motorcycle club is here. if we want to thank them and harley-davidson for all the help they have given us. operation freedom bird, the guys >> the advisory board for horizon and the fifth cavalry. they are moving for a reported 25th infantry division and u.s. mv-mce, the 27th infantry will towns are moving into position as we speak and the ninth infantry division is hair. the 101st airborne would never miss a great opportunity lik

god bless the united states of america.nd applause] ♪ ♪ sun coming up over new york city school bus driver in a traffic jam starin' at the faces in the rea rview mirror lookin' at the promise of the promise land ♪ and kids dreams of fame fortune one kids helps pay the rent ♪ one could end up going to prison one just might be president ♪ only in america dream in red, white, and blue only in america where we dream as big as we want to we all get a chance everybody gets to dance only in america ♪ sun gng down an l.a. freeway newlyweds in the back of a limousine welders son and a banker's daughter all they want is everything she came out hereo be an actress ♪ she was the singer in band they just might go back to oklahoma ♪ and talk about the stars they could have been ♪ only in america we dream in red, white, and blue only in america where we dream as big as we want to if we all get a chance everybody gets to dance only in america ♪ ♪ ♪ only in america ♪ where we ddream in red, white, and blue only in america where we dream as

we would not dream of coming in to monitor the elections in the united states of america. it would not qualify. we require that there be one central election monitoring organization. in the united states, you might see every county has its own separate system. there is not even one kind of values all over the united states. we require that in a foreign country. we require that any qualified candidate have equal access to television and radio in a foreign country. now, you have to buy elections. the way elections are bought has been better in the past and will be even worse in the future because there is no reason why, say, exxon, or some other corporation, would not give every republican candidate for congress $1 million, which could buy the election in a small, rural district, where the democrats can raise any money. in the future, it will be much worse than you have ever seen in the past. tavis: as you said a moment ago, your sense of where we are days away from the historic midterm elections, you mentioned republicans may be in power in a couple of days. >> i do not feel

it says, under his guidance, the united states of america will once again be the land of opportunity, prosperity and strength. you believe that? >> that's a very nice statement. >> do you accept? >> i am thinking about things. i'm looking at this country, george, and what's happened. in terms of respect, i have many people from china that i do business with. they laugh at us. they feel we're fools. they're getting away with absolute murder. they're making the products that we used to make in this country. they're making them, in china. we're rebuilding china. >> if you were president, what would be different? >> i do things very strongly. i would tax china. they manipulate the currency. by manipulating the currency, it's very hard to compete with china. >> you tax china, they stop financing our debt, our economy collapses. >> we tax china, we will pay off the debt quickly. >> why would they go for it? >> it's us. we have the cards. we're the ones that are spending up a of this money in china. >> don't they have the cards because they're our bankers? >> i don't think so at all. i have

the united states of america is still the united states of america.themselves. many of the year and thousands of others have worked so hard. i will make one pledge to you tonight. as i can now safely say, i will have the opportunity to serve. i will work every day so that for all people, you are encouraged to put me in the senate and they will come up to for the next six years and say, "the key for that advice." thank you for sending a guide to washington that will fight for us. thank you for sending a guide to washington who says the same thing to everyone all the time, no matter where he is. this has been a campaign about the issues. i have said for months that any politician who thinks if this year is about anything other than the issues will get a message on election day. i think that message was said to loud and clear. i am honored to get the chance to work for you. thank you for all that you have done. thank you. [applause] [applause] ♪ >> in wisconsin, a third term incumbent senator russ feingold was defeated by ron johnson. first, we hear from

and god bless the united states of america. [applause] ♪ [captioning performed by national captioning institute] " [captions copyright national cable satellite corp. 2010] >> ♪ sun coming up over new york city looking up the promise of the promised land one kid dreams of fame and fortune one kid helps pay the rent one could end up going to prison one just might be president only in america dreaming red white and blue only in america we all get a chance everybody gets to dance only in america sun going down on an l.a. freeway newlyweds in the fact of a limousine all in one is everything -- all they want is everything he came out here -- she came out here to be an actress he was a singer in a band. they just might go back to oklahoma and talk about the stars they could have been only in america ♪ . america where we dream as big as we want to if we all get a chance everybody gets to dance only in america ♪ ♪ ♪ only in america ♪ where we ddream in red, white, and blue only in america where we dream as big as we want to we all get a

but this is also a blow against the credibility of the united states of america. really. very very sorry that this is what's what's happening at this point why do you think republicans want to undermine president obama what's in it for them. well i think. obama's. conclusion of a major arms control treaty with russia. is personal success. just what it was was a success for the democratic administration watch it is. what they missed i think is that it's also a major. success for the united states of america this this is troubling frankly what's been happening recently if the current senate fails to ratify the treaty is there any chance the next one with even more republicans in power will be approved next year. will be such treaties normally. approved by bipartisan support this is what happened during the cold war. this is what in principle should happen. after the cold war and it's not a partisan document so you don't need for a treaty like that you need to work across the aisle and either a much whole tour or everything is not last year. the treaty can you sell that don'

interest, we are so pleased he is back now serving again in the united states of america state department. so jim, we thank you for your service and we offer you the floor. and i give you a welcome from the world affairs councils of america. [applause] >> good morning, everybody. and thank you for having me here. it's a personal privilege and pleasure to be introduced by mark who is one of the great public service of our time. >> we've had a chance to work together through periods during the clinton administration both when i served at the state department or secretary christopher, and when he moved over to the white house. mark may take the deputy has an important job at i would take the undersecretary has a really important job. mark was a great one. and a real reflection, the best in our foreign service. i think somewhat underappreciated treasure of our national capacity. and as we work together now with secretary clinton, on what we call our quadrennial diplomacy and development review, the appreciation that we have gained for the role that our career foreign service play i think has

god bless you, and god bless the united states of america. [applause] [inaudible] you have my blessing. >> do you want to touch him? >> do you want to touch him? >> "washington journals" continues. continues. >> joining us from iraq is general buchanan. i want to remind viewers that given how far away you are from us, there is a delay. to be patient with us this morning. let me begin with a headline that doesn'is in "the washington post." the question on most of their minds is what will the government look like and will he keep his promises? , a question to you is, how do these questions that i rockies have impact the security have impact the security situation there? iraqis had impact the security situation there? situation there? guest: let me say thank you for having me on the program. having me on the program. the polls back in march. the security forces did a great job in planning and coordinating job in planning and coordinating everyday sense. everyday sense. does remain stable. does remain stable. of government formation, it is very m

america. vfw of the united states. ven us a million dollars for the education center at the vietnam veterans memorial. the vietnam veterans of america are here. we will get it done eventually. we also have the fourth infantry division. searchlights. the caisson veterans are here today, lining up. it is a beautiful photograph. what i will do after the ceremony -- i will get these guys to stand in place for you who would like to take a photograph. it is a nice sort of thing to take home. the 199 flight infantry brigade is here. i was with them when wounded many many years ago. military veterans motorcycle club is here. we want to thank them and harley-davidson for these are the guys who flyoff from arizona to be with uds once a yer. they are moving forward. the 27th infantry wolfhounds are moving into position as we speak. the ninth infantry division is here. whenever miss an opportunity like this to have a great read. these have been placed at the memorial. please, stand for the playing of 'taps.' ♪ ♪ ["taps" playing] we

[applause] you do not apologize to the enemies of the united states of america. ause] now, should you be confused, let me help. a country, people or region the harbors, shelters, supports, encourages or cheers attacks upon our country are enemies of the united states of america and you do not apologize to them. [applause] closely related to this and perhaps the least ambiguous of the president's complex responsibilities is his duty as commander in chief. in this regard there is a very simple rule, and noun to some residents, regardless of party. -- unknown to some presidents, regardless of party. if, and it is the biggest if a president can face, for it will follow him and cost lives, and death, and it is and if that requires -- if, and it is an if the requires deep thought, a lifetime of education, the knowledge of the general, the wisdom of a statesman, and the heart of an infantryman, if, after careful collaboration, -- deliberation, intense stress of soul and the deepest prayer, if then you go to war, then having gone to war, by god, you go to war to win. [app

this is a city that is doing things that no other city in the united states of america could even imagine doing, things that even when we had all the resources in the world and all the capacity, things that cities could not do. this commitment to an acute care, facility, a skilled nursing facility -- what county is having a ribbon cutting on a new nursing facility in this modern age? and what city and county can lay claim to comprehensive universal health care, regardless of pre- existing conditions, regardless of your ability to pay? dr. mitch kastz has been the architect of all of this. thank you for your leadership. there is the old play towline that if there is any hope for the future of those with lanterns will pass them on to others. let me talk about those that carry bright lights, that pass those lanterns on to others. many of them you will hear in just a moment, because they are appropriately on stage and will be recognized for their own work. one is the former mayor, willie gramm, who deserves a tremendous amount of credit for envisioning the bonds that brought us here. i want t

one in five people in the united states of america. about half of the population is overweight. for children in san francisco, african-american children, latino children, two or three times higher. it costs $900 million a year in health-care costs and lost productivity in our country and in the $42 billion that we spent. i also want to recognize some organizations that have discussed this and have educated some of us. i would like to think supervisor avalos, supervisor campos, and president chui for cosponsoring this. also hard-working staff at the department of public health. the corporate accountability group. the food guardians from the southeast food access working group, the california center for health advocacy, the american heart association, the richmond district neighborhood center, a the ethnic help network, and the president of the american public health association, one of the largest in the country. also ucsf researchers who have been working on this. also a group of pediatricians to have been amazing. they are truly community doctors. the doctors women collectives.

. >> we are at a point where the people who are heros are totally disdained by blue state america.the neither one is respected or understood in the other part of the country. and again, i think it is a fascinating thing to understand. if we can't graping with a comment. am i say nag right? the power that that has, she doesn't -- couldn't explain what it is any better than i could. it doesn't matter this is an elector rate. these are primary voters who are agitated by the role of government that they are -- it is like the line in the movie. they are crawling through the sand. >> it was a great speech. thank you for listening and critiquing that speech. ...authentic... ...pure... and also delicious. ♪ like nature valley. granola bars made with crunchy oats and pure honey. because natural is not only good, it also tastes good. nature valley -- 100% natural. 100% delicious. can your moisturizer do that? [ female announcer ] dermatologist recommended aveeno has an oat formula, now proven to build a moisture reserve, so skin can replenish itself. that's healthy skin for life. only from a

on our democrats' line bucaller: i don't think he ought to be prosecuted because the united states of americahould not do anything they should be ashamed of. host: do you think this will help -- hurt u.s. diplomacy or position overseas? caller: the united states believes it can run the whole world. you cannot do that. if you don't want something published, don't say it. that is justike me talking about somebody. if i'm not man enough to stand behind what i say i should say it. that is the way the united states ought to be. they want to take over everything. i am a citizen and i love the united states but they are wrong on this issue. host: ok. let's take a look at what some of the cables show what these releasesevealed. here are a couple of book points from a "the new york times." and eventual collapse of north korea. united states considered commercial inducements to china. when american diplomats pressed otr countries to refund of detainees the bickering players in "let's make a deal." jumping down to another one -- let's get to arizona. brian, republican. what do you think? caller: i think

ships of the world's oldest democracy -- friendships of the world's oldest democracy, the united states of america. [applause] over the past three days my wife and i have the experience the beauty and dynamism of india and its people. from the majesty of the tomb to the advanced technologies that are empowering women and farmers, who are the backbone of india's society. from the celebrations with schoolchildren to the innovators. from the university students who will chart india's future, to you, leaders who helped to bring india to this moment of extraordinary promise. at every stop we have been welcomed with the hospitality for which indians have always been known. so to you and the people of india, on behalf of me, michelle, and the american people, please accept my deepest thanks. [applause] [speaking in indian] i am not the first american president to visit india, nor will i be the last. but i am proud to visit india so early in my presidency. it is no coincidence that india is my first stop on my visitation or that this has been my long this visit to another country since becoming president.

the loves united states of america but fell the pride he admired, the dignity with which the radicals confronted racism was with sublimation and not quite willing to march in 1962 and 63 are remembers standing myself and say they want us to be non-violent but if somebody comes after me with a billy club i will try to kill him then my daughter will be a number 10. i think he was attracted to people like that but i did say it was the talk around the radicals a round obama's i hope they don't know the people around our dinner table because there were fewer of them. [laughter] >> congratulations. is a wonderful book. [applause] >> please wait for the microphone. my name is pastor patrick am born in birmingham a little bit to be for you. and what you said is absolutely true. my dad experienced a the same thing and one reason we had to come to california he was almost run at of town and it is all in the book that i gave you earlier. god bless you with the encouragement for a long period of time i harbored the anger from when my dad was beaten back and birmingham and my mom went to tuskegee

america great. the military, and all they do to keep us free and safe. so god bless you all and god bless the united states of america. >> saying thanks to those who serve. tv 11 news. >> this coming thursday, we ask you to help us honor veterans and service members. we would like you to share your photos on wbaltv.com. click on u local. >> now your insta-weather plus with chief meteorologist tom tasselmyer. >> temperatures in the low 60's for most areas. that will happen again for tomorrow. temperatures will slowly warm through the rest of this week. right now, it looks like there will be zeros in the precipitation column 61 in the inner harbor. the normal high has dropped to 51, and the normal low has dropped to 36. you are having a night that as 10 degrees warmer than normal. it should be mild again tonight. the breeze tends to keep the temperature up a bit. with a light nor the breeze coming at the north, it will prevent of released the temperature drop. and50's all the way back into the frederick county. mckinley at 46. still close to six degrees in at d.c. -- 60 degrees at the see some of those scatt

god bless you and your family, and may god continue to bless the united states of america. >> sunday morning on c-span, watch election night speeches and reaction. that is at 10:30 a.m. eastern, here on c-span. this week on "the communicators ," joe barton on the future of tilak -- the future of communications. >> with republicans in the majority in the 112 congress which convenes on january 3, 2011, legislative agendas will change, as will committee chairman ships. the chairmanship of the energy and commerce committee which deals with telecommunications policy is being contested. one of those running for the chairmanship is congressman joe barton, who is currently the chief republican on the energy and commerce committee. he is our guest this week on "the communicators." thank you for joining us from dallas. why do want to be chairman of the energy and commerce committee again, and if so, what would be your legislative agenda when it comes to telecommunications policy? >> i think the american people on tuesday gave republicans a second chance. you don't get too many second chances i

way change will happen in this country is through the destruction of what we call the united states of america got it? did you notice he said, "increasing the alienation." what do you think is happening now? we also told you that the healthcare bill is all about structure. remember? i have to change slightly change my plan after this healthcare kicks in. i have can't get back in. i got to go to the government. isn't that weird? almost like building a structure inside to build a government that you don't recognize. president obama confirmed this in a recent interview. listen. >> we created structure and put a framework in place to allow us to continue to make progress. >> glenn: told you about the labor unions and how the labor unions in the united states and communists are teaming up and coming together. now communist party usa is admitting to the party's working relationship with richard trumpka. a guy who is protesting the show. and the afl-cio. not only did the campaigning take place from union hall, et cetera, et cetera, but this time as trumpca told us in chicago they began the nuts and b

and that's what we are about to experience in the united states of america. >> i think you are right and it scares me. you are right, going for 5,000 or 14,500, that's a lot. but 5,000 pounds. so going from 10,000 to 14,500. but brooke is correct. if they were anarchists they wouldn't be protesting this. they don't want government. >> they are protesting having to pay for their parents' debt, but who is going to pay for the debt that will be racked up because they want a free education? it makes absolutely no sense. >> they are 20 years old. let them go out there. >> bill, what would you write over? >> i wouldn't care what i was writing about as long as i got laid afterwards, and that's why half of them are there. the bureau of labor statistics came out with how many waiters and how many parking attendants and how many wal-mart employees had clemming degrees. it is not worth the paper it is printed on anymore. if you don't like college, leave. get a job. college degrees mean nothing anymore. do you realize how many sidekicks on tv have a college degree. i am not one of them, but they

nato countries can go abroad and fight america's wars but it is certain point it's very expensive and we've pointed out on this program here and the united states isn't critically interested in europe anymore if we have europeans are going to fight america's wars in afghanistan they're going to have other partners ok and so i mean do you think the finnish foreign minister has a point there i mean the americans don't see the utility in the alliance as much as it used to be especially because of afghanistan and the europeans themselves are not so jazzed about it anymore i mean is this an amicable slow parting of the two and then they get can remain a political organization doesn't have to be such a military one as it is now do you think mark yes i think the finnish commentator is absolutely right because president obama has recently been india and the next great partnership. in fact with india the military if you like because of nuclear weapons and the giving of nuclear power and so on and then the great power to contain is china so therefore from washington's point of view. the focus is no longer in europe because previously until one thousand n

giunta for the reading of the citation. >> the president of the united states of america authorized by active congress march 3rd, 1863 has awarded in the name of congress the medal of honor to then specialist salvatore a. giunta, the united states army. specialist giunta distinguished himself by galantry and the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty with an armed enemy in afghanistan on october 25th, 2007. while conducting patrol his team leader with company b., second battalion airborne, specialist giunta and his team were navigating through harsh terrain when they were ambushed by a well-armed and well-coordinated insurgent force. while under heavy enemy fire, specialist giunta spang towards cover and engaged the enemy. seeing that his squad leader had fallen and believing he had been injured, he raced towards his squad leader helping to deliver aid. fire struck his body armor and his secondary weapon. without regard, specialist giunta engaged the enemy before prepping and throwing grenades, using the explosions for cover in order to conceal his position. attempting to r

why our banner still waves, our founding principles still shine, and our country -- the united states of americauinta for the reading of the citation. >> the president of the united states of america, authorized by act of congress, march 3, 1863, has awarded, in the name of congress, the medal of honor to then specialist salvatore a. giunta, united states army. specialist salvatore a. giunta distinguished himself conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity, at the risk of his life, abovand beyond the call of duty, in action, with an armed enemy in the korengal valley, afghanistan, on october 25, 2007. while conducting a patrol as team leader, with company b, second battalion airborne, 503rd infantry regiment, specialist giunta and his team were navigating through harsh terrain when they were ambushed by a well-armed and well- coordinated insurgent force. while under heavy enemy fire, specialist giunta immediately sprinted towards cover and engaged the enemy. seeing that his squad leader had fallen, and believing that he had been injured, specialist giunta exposed himself to withering enemy fire a

that is the sacred trust between the united states of america and all who defend its ideals. >> it'swar. that conflict claimed 37,000 american lives. the president told troops in south korea today they continue still to make a difference. >> real change comes slowly. many people don't live to see the difference they've made in the lives of others. but for the men and women who have served on this peninsula, all you have to do is look around. whether you're a veteran who landed in 1950 or one of the troops today, the security you've provided has made possible one of the great success stories of our time. >> the president also had a message for north korea, saying that the u.s. commitment to south korea is unwavering. the president is meantime talking about the economy on this trip. and also talking about the economy back here in the u.s. there is a -- there are very tough decisions ahead when it comes to solving the debt crisis. who exactly is going to make these decisions and just how fiery is this debate now going to get? nother day ♪ ♪ another dollar ♪ daylight comes [ dogs barking

. >> i thank you for your service, i thank you for your commitment the united states of america. >> reporter: the mayor hosting ceremonies for the 21st time today, his last as mayor. he knows firsthand what it is to have a son go off to fight. >> i want to give a tribute to the mayor for all he has done for the veterans of illinois, chicago and the u.s. >> reporter: another event honoring our nation's veterans, the annual bronzeville parade and in wheaton north, a special assembly in honor of the army staff sergeant, a former student killed in afghanistan. >> i think it is so important that all of our veterans will come back from their service in the military and be treated properly by all of us on the home front. >> you can honor a veteran today go. to our web site at www.wgn.com/veteran's day. send us a picture of a vet who deserves recognition or write a note and you can check the features involving america's veterans. mark. >> tom, thank you. >>> the president overseas for the day but marking the occasion with troops in south degrea . he was presented a wreath with those who defended the

. >> we are at a point where the people who are heros are totally disdained by blue state america.he neither one is respected or understood in the other part of the country. and again, i think it is a fascinating thing to understand. if we can't graping with a comment. am i say nag right? the power that that has, she doesn't -- couldn't explain what it is any better than i could. it doesn't matter this is an elector rate. these are primary voters who are agitated by the role of government that they are -- it is like the line in the movie. they are crawling through the sand. >> it was a great speech. thank you for listening and critiquing that speech. you could never deliver this much power in a space this small until now. introducing the craftsman compact right angle impact driver. delivering powerful torque, and greater control in the tightest spaces more innovation. more great values. craftsman. trust. in your hands. >>> we're back. i know we promised you president reagan's omb director. we will talk to him tomorrow night. it will be fascinating and it will challenge you. and we

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