"The generation of men and women who defend our freedom today," Bush said Monday at the VFW national convention, "is taking its rightful place among the heroes of our nation's history. Once again, America has found patriots who are selfless and tireless and unrelenting in the face of danger."
He delivered this speech while
his budget team worked equally hard to reduce veterans' benefits. Because, you know, actively-serving military members are heroes, while veterans are freeloading dirtbags.