President Obama & Gates Kick Off Wounded Warrior Ride 'Conceived in a Bar'

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Run time: 08:54 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1f_KFqQT77M   Posted on YouTube: April 30, 2009 By YouTube Member: Views on YouTube: 0   Posted on DU: May 01, 2009 By DU Member: tomm2thumbs Views on DU: 1004

 
After being introduced by Defense Secretary Gates, the President gave a few remarks on the South Lawn before kicking off the "White House to Light House" Wounded Warrior Soldiers Ride. The race raises public awareness of the challenges facing veterans as they recover from life-altering injuries, and in drew quite a crowd, including Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki, National Security Advisor General Jim Jones, and Veterans Affairs Assistant Secretary of Public and Intergovernmental Affairs Tammy Duckworth will also attend. April 30, 2009

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1. Obama continues to shine - proud of that guy and his support of our service women & men

Bush wouldn't have been able to even blow the horn, not to mention put together a coherent message

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2. was that McCain and Levin leaving early? the coordination of the guard was flawless and beautiful!

guess the two senators had a vote to get to...

nice to see everyone doing their jobs properly under this administration!

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3. Important video.

I love the last thirty seconds. To the riders of the 'white House to Light House' WW Soldiers Ride, be safe and have a wonderful ride! Peace, Kim