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During this time of thanks, I want to 

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personally express my gratitude to our 

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service members, civilian personnel 

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and their families for their service to 

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our nation. As families gather in the 

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comfort of their homes and the warmth 

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of the dinner table we remember all 

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that you do to ensure the safety and 

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security that enable these holiday 

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traditions. For our service members who 

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have the opportunity to be with their 

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own family and friends this 

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Thanksgiving, I hope you enjoy this 

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special time with the ones you love. 

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For those of you who will be spending 

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Thanksgiving on duty or watch, on behalf 

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of the American people, Thank you for 

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your sacrifice. We are thinking of you 

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always--and especially today. 

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Happy Thanksgiving .