on this day each year, america honors its veterans.  being just a week removed from a historical presidential election, we should give special recognition this year to these men and women.  no matter which candidate we supported, it is our soldiers, sailors, marines and airmen who protect our right to speak freely and vote.  i want to thank all who have served, who are serving, or who have family members in the military.  thank you for standing watch in a dangerous world so that the rest of us may live in peace!