with my dad’s encouragement a guy who served uh served in the army during the Korean War I signed up for the Army National Guard two days after my 17th birthday I sered for the next 24 years for the same reason all my brothers and sisters in uniform do we love this country I’m going to say it again as clearly as I can I am damn proud of my service to this country and I firmly believe believe you should never denigrate another person’s service record to anyone brave enough to put on that uniform for our great country including my opponent I just have a few simple words thank you for your service and sacrifice [Applause]