Obama Honors Fallen Soldiers At Dover AFB

Obama Meets With Families Of Eighteen Fallen Soldiers

Some may call it a photo-op, or characterize it as an attempt to save face, or just another smoke screen to divert attention from the real issue of Afghan troop levels. To all that would criticize, I would simply ask, wouldn't you judge him twice as harshly if he didn't go at all?

For me, there certain events, occasions, or duties that transcend partisan dissent or ideological dissimilarities. President Obama meeting with families, writing letters, and making personal phone calls to the loved ones of American heroes who have given the last full measure, is one of those occasions. There will be detractors, no doubt, but today I'm proud of our Commander in Chief.

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