“Our nation was created and continues to exist solely because of the men and women who wear the uniform,” he said. “I don’t know how many VFW Posts the president has ever visited, but our near 1.7 million members are a direct reflection of America,” VFW National Commander John A. Biedrzycki Jr. said in a statement. It's no wonder people think big government is the problem.”Biedrzycki suggested veterans are not so easily swayed. “We have been hearing this story for decades,” Obama said. “Let’s not denigrate their service, their sacrifice or their intelligence.”Obama is no stranger to the VFW, having addressed the group’s national convention several times dating back to his first presidential campaign.

Source: Fox News June 03, 2016 13:47 UTC