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Jennifer M. Granholm

Our strength is not just in the size of our defense budget, but in the size of our hearts, in the size of our gratitude for their sacrifice. And that's not just measured in words or gestures.

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True strength comes from deeply valuing and appreciating the sacrifices made by others, rather than simply having a large amount of money for defense. This appreciation must be shown through meaningful actions, not just spoken or symbolic expressions.

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