9: Safety and Security - and Happy Veteran's Day

The most elemental and fundamental of human freedoms - basic physical security of the person. I'm thankful that our country provides that as a fundamental guarantee, and I'm thankful for veterans' role in that effort.

Threats to human security can come from within and from without, and over the years The US Armed Forces has fought many times, not only to deter threats from outside, but also to promote basic freedoms elsewhere. Thank you Veterans. I'm thankful that the United States government includes a strong military that serves at the pleasure of the Chief Executive, who in turn serves at the pleasure of the people.