Honoring the sacrifices many have made for our country in the name of freedom and democracy is the very foundation of Veterans Day.

As a Korean War veteran, I know firsthand and understand the sacrifices made by our men and women in uniform.

I think that, as Americans, we should never forget that when we tamper with freedom of speech, it is a very sensitive issue that affects all of our constitutional rights and privileges.

Respecting our veterans includes providing them the ways and means they so desperately need to reintegrate into our lives and serve us again as productive members of our civilian community.

While only one day of the year is dedicated solely to honoring our veterans, Americans must never forget the sacrifices that many of our fellow countrymen have made to defend our country and protect our freedoms.

In various fields, such as science, technology, sports, business and the arts, immigrants enrich our culture every single day.