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PRESIDENT OBAMA GAVE HIS ANNUAL STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS FEBRUARY 12TH AND DISCUSSED
HIS PLANS FOR THE MILITARY IN THE COMING YEAR.
"AS LONG AS I'M COMMANDER IN CHIEF, WE WILL DO WHATEVER WE MUST TO PROTECT THOSE WHO SERVE
THEIR COUNTRY ABROAD AND WE WILL MAINTAIN THE BEST MILITARY IN THE WORLD. WE WILL ENSURE
EQUAL TREATMENT FOR ALL SERVICE MEMBERS AND EQUAL BENEFITS FOR THEIR FAMILIES - GAY OR
STRAIGHT. WE WILL DRAW UPON THE COURAGE AND SKILLS OF OUR SISTERS, DAUGHTERS AND MOMS,
BECAUSE WOMEN HAVE PROVEN UNDER FIRE THAT THEY ARE READY FOR COMBAT. WE WILL KEEP FAITH
WITH OUR VETERANS, INVESTING IN WORLD CLASS HEALTH CARE, INCLUDING MENTAL HEALTH CARE
FOR OUR WOUNDED WARRIORS. SUPPORTING OUR MILITARY FAMILIES AND GIVING OUR VETERANS THE BENEFITS,
EDUCATION, AND JOB OPPORTUNITIES THEY'VE EARNED."