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President GEORGE W. BUSH: Today we honor the warriors who fought our nation's enemies, defended the cause of liberty, and gave their lives in the cause of freedom.
SIEGEL: President Bush marked Memorial Day at Arlington National Cemetery. The president spoke of Americans who died in wars past and present.
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Pres. BUSH: Now this hallowed ground receives a new generation of heroes - men and women who gave their lives in places such as Kabul and Kandahar, Baghdad and Ramadi. Like those who came before them, they did not want war - but they answered the call when it came. They believed in something larger than themselves. They fought for our country, and our country unites to mourn them as one. Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR.
