[applause] theirs was a love more deep and more pure than most will ever know. it was a love that willed them up mountains, through deserts, across oceans and into enemy camps and unknown dangers. they marched into hell so that america could know the blessings of peace. they died so that freedom could live. america's legacy of service is exemplified by a world war ii veteran who joins us today, senator bob dole. [applause]