There's a natural tendency after a war ends to put it away and put it to the side. But if you don't face up to the consequences from the get go, you're basically going to face these problems later on,

World War II was a decisive time in our history and June 6, 1944, marked the decisive moment of the war.

This past weekend I was proud to take part in the commemoration of the World War II Memorial and salute the Greatest Generation. And I am proud to have the opportunity to honor and celebrate the service and sacrifices of Americans who took part in D-Day. Their efforts that day will forever stand as a defining moment in history.

This year our Memorial Day activities are especially poignant as "The Greatest Generation" joins us to dedicate the World War II Memorial on the grounds of the National Mall in Washington, DC The World War II Memorial will stand before us as a constant reminder of the great sacrifices and triumphs of a very special class of Americans.

The military might have taught them skills such as dealing with war and weaponry. Of course, there are no demands for that once they are released from the military.

The Commission's findings underscore that the nation is still vulnerable to attack and that we must move more quickly to make us safer. We must take the Commission's work and use it to make certain that such horrific attacks never occur again.